Pakistan remains optimistic on US-Iran return to talks despite tensions
Pakistan says it is still hopeful the US and Iran will resume negotiations, despite renewed military clashes, and vows to continue mediation efforts.
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AIPakistan on Wednesday reiterated its optimism that the United States and Iran could return to dialogue and negotiations, despite renewed military confrontations between the two sides. The country emphasized its ongoing efforts to mediate and de-escalate tensions.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi told a press conference that Pakistan "remains concerned about this escalation," describing the latest developments as "undesirable."
Andrabi stressed that Islamabad would continue to engage in dialogue efforts, affirming that Pakistan is still hopeful the US and Tehran can return to the negotiating table in a bid to end the escalation and reach a political settlement.
On Tuesday, US Central Command announced it had carried out airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard positions inside Iran and near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new escalation amid rising regional tensions.
In response, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard vowed to tighten its closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US strikes.
Iran's Fars News Agency reported that Tehran launched missiles and drones in retaliation for the US attack on Iranian sites.