{
  "id": 6736322,
  "title": "Iran, Pakistan discuss Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, possible return to talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/iran-pakistan-discuss-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-possible-return",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:03:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/iran-pakistan-discuss-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-possible-return-to-talks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, have discussed efforts to revive diplomatic channels aimed at de-escalating Tehran’s conflict with the United States, including the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. A Pakistani security official told reporters that the two officials held a telephone conversation on Thursday, during which […] Iran,…",
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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."
}