Dar condemns 'unwarranted attacks' on Iran

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has strongly condemned what he described as “unwarranted attacks against Iran” during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi.

According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, the two leaders reviewed the evolving situation in Iran and the wider region amid heightened tensions. Dar denounced the strikes and called for an immediate halt to escalation through the urgent resumption of diplomacy to achieve a peaceful, negotiated resolution to the crisis.

The latest developments follow strikes launched on Saturday by the United States and Israel against Iran, which have triggered renewed military confrontation in the region.

In the aftermath, several Gulf Arab states reported being targeted by Iranian missiles after Tehran vowed retaliation against the US and Israeli actions, further raising concerns of a broader regional spillover.

Separately, Dar also held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Both leaders expressed deep concern over the unfolding regional developments and agreed to remain in close contact as the situation evolves, the Foreign Office added.