Iran, Pakistan discuss Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, possible return to talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, engaged in a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss strategies for de-escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The discussions came in the wake of recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, which have further heightened instability in the region.

The two officials explored the possibility of returning to diplomatic channels aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. According to a Pakistani security official, the talks also addressed the broader security implications of the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. Araghchi and Munir examined various diplomatic avenues for reducing tensions, as military confrontations and attacks involving Iran and its regional allies continue to pose challenges to diplomatic efforts.

Pakistan has maintained diplomatic engagement with Iran while actively supporting initiatives to contain the wider conflict and prevent further escalation.