Dar Iran talks took centre stage on Saturday when Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The two top diplomats focused on the urgent need to keep energy supplies flowing without any interruption. Dar made it clear that safe and quick passage of ships remains vital, especially for developing nations and the wider global supply chains that depend on them. Both sides agreed that close cooperation between Pakistan and Iran must continue. They also decided to meet in New York on the sidelines of the upcoming 81st United Nations General Assembly. Dar strongly underlined that dialogue and diplomacy are the only practical paths to peace and stability in the region. The call came just hours after Pakistan raised its voice at the United Nations. In a UNSC Arria-Formula meeting, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad condemned recent attacks on merchant ships and seafarers in the Bab al-Mandab strait. He urged the Houthis in Yemen to stop these actions immediately. Pakistan also expressed deep concern over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such incidents threaten energy security, food security and global stability. Ambassador Ahmad stressed that freedom of navigation must be protected at all costs. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and warned that weaponising vital waterways could have serious consequences for maritime security and regional peace. The conversation between Dar and Araghchi therefore carries special weight at a time when energy routes face growing risks. By calling for uninterrupted supplies and safe shipping lanes, Pakistan has once again shown its commitment to practical solutions that benefit not only the region but the entire world. Both ministers left the call with a shared understanding that continued engagement and calm diplomacy offer the best chance of lasting calm.
