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ISLAMABAD:<\/strong> Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks on Thursday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi as tensions escalated in the Middle East following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to take military action against Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement, the Foreign Office said Dar voiced concern over the rapidly evolving regional situation and emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy were the only sustainable means to resolve disputes. The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact as developments unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The call came as Washington increased its military footprint in the region, with several US naval vessels reportedly moving toward the Gulf. Trump has warned Tehran of serious consequences if it does not return to negotiations, fuelling fears of a potential military clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iran has rejected the US threats and signalled it would respond forcefully to any attack, placing its forces on heightened alert. Iranian officials have cautioned that any aggression could destabilise the wider region, including vital maritime routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistan has repeatedly urged restraint, warning that conflict in the Middle East would have grave regional and global repercussions. Islamabad maintains that pressure and force will only worsen tensions, while sustained diplomatic engagement remains the path to peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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