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Saudi, Pakistan Foreign Ministers Discuss Iran Crisis
(MENAFN) Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held urgent talks Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan as tensions surrounding Iran escalated following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Tehran’s latest response proposal.
According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, the discussion focused on the deteriorating regional climate and ongoing diplomatic efforts tied to Iran-US engagement.
During the call, Prince Faisal praised Pakistan's "constructive role and reiterated support for Islamabad's efforts aimed at promoting regional peace and stability, particularly in the context of ongoing engagement between Iran and the United States," the ministry said.
The two diplomats also reviewed growing concerns over maritime security in key regional waterways, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, and agreed to maintain close coordination on unfolding international and regional developments.
The latest diplomatic outreach comes after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, sparking retaliatory attacks by Tehran targeting Israel and US-aligned Gulf states, while also prompting the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire brokered through Pakistani mediation took effect on April 8, temporarily easing hostilities. However, negotiations held later in Islamabad failed to secure a permanent settlement. The truce was subsequently extended by US President Donald Trump without a defined expiration date.
On Sunday, Iran delivered its response to a US-backed framework for ending the conflict through Pakistan, but Trump swiftly rejected the proposal, calling it "totally unacceptable."
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