{
  "id": 5040890,
  "title": "Pakistan 'hopeful' despite US-Iran escalation, will continue to continue to strive for dialogue: FO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/pakistan-hopeful-despite-us-iran-escalation-will-continue-to-continue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2026852/pakistan-hopeful-despite-us-iran-escalation-will-continue-to-continue-to-strive-for-dialogue-fo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi expressed optimism on Wednesday, despite recent tensions between the US and Iran. Pakistan remains committed to pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflict that originated with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February. Pakistan has played a crucial role in mediating the situation, signing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as a mediator in June, and facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Iran in April. However, sporadic attacks, particularly near the Strait of Hormuz, have cast doubt on the prospects of a permanent peace agreement. Andrabi highlighted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit to discuss the regional situation, emphasizing Pakistan's dedication to peace through restraint, dialogue, and diplomacy. Additionally, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in discussions with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, and Prime Minister Sharif and President Pezeshkian further deliberated on Middle East and Gulf matters in Istanbul during the Makkah summit. Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, visited Tehran last week to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, promoting de-escalation, and exploring a negotiated settlement as part of Pakistan's diplomatic efforts.",
  "summary": "Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Wednesday that Pakistan remained “hopeful” despite recent escalations between the US and Iran and would continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy. Pakistan has been spearheading efforts for an end to the ongoing war that began with US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February. Besides signing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as the mediator…",
  "key_points": [
    "Despite US-Iran tensions, Pakistan hopeful to continue dialogue efforts.",
    "Pakistan mediated Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding in June.",
    "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in SCO summit."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pakistan 'hopeful' despite US-Iran escalation, will continue to strive for dialogue and diplomacy: FO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/pakistan-hopeful-despite-us-iran-escalation-will-continue-to-strive",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:18:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar warns US-Iran escalation risks wider Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/anwar-warns-us-iran-escalation-risks-wider-middle-east-war",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:32:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Pakistan remains optimistic on US-Iran return to talks despite tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/pakistan-remains-optimistic-on-us-iran-return-to-talks-despite",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:51:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}