Pakistan has invited senior Iranian officials to visit Islamabad for political consultations as part of efforts to reduce regional tensions and support renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States, officials said.
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed regional developments and bilateral relations during a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The ministry said prospects for reviving diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Washington were among the issues discussed.
Pakistan has also invited Iranian officials for high-level political meetings in Islamabad. Separately, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq invited Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to visit Pakistan for parliamentary consultations aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing regional security issues. No dates have been announced for either visit.
The diplomatic outreach comes as regional governments increase efforts to prevent further escalation following months of heightened tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme and security in the Gulf.
Pakistani officials have previously indicated that Islamabad, alongside other regional partners, has encouraged conditions for renewed dialogue between Tehran and Washington. However, they acknowledged that no agreement has been reached on the timing or format of any future negotiations.
Iran has continued to reject reports suggesting direct talks with the United States are underway.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei recently said Tehran is not engaged in direct negotiations with Washington and has no immediate plans to host or send delegations for talks.
The renewed diplomatic activity follows comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said he had postponed a planned military strike against Iran after several regional governments urged Washington to allow diplomacy more time.
Trump said negotiations remained possible and described the current period as Iran’s “last chance” to reach an agreement through diplomatic means.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have repeatedly warned that any military confrontation involving Iran could threaten regional stability, disrupt global energy supplies and undermine security in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan shares a long border with Iran and has consistently advocated dialogue while maintaining close relations with the United States and Gulf partners.
Despite renewed diplomatic contacts, major differences over sanctions, Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security issues continue to complicate efforts to revive formal negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Nevertheless, diplomatic channels remain open as regional powers continue to encourage dialogue over confrontation.
