Latest news: Pakistan and Turkey have jointly called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to dialogue, as tensions escalate following US military strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran’s retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry issued a statement declaring that “Pakistan and Turkey called on all parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East to exercise restraint and stressed the importance of dialogue.”
The appeal came during a telephone call between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during which both diplomats expressed their hope for an early understanding among all parties that would contribute to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region.
Neither minister explicitly condemned either side, maintaining a balanced diplomatic posture focused on de-escalation and preventing a wider conflagration. The joint statement reflects growing international concern that the US-Iran confrontation could spiral into a regional war with devastating economic and security consequences.
Source: Agencies (translated and edited by Al-Manar)