Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting lasting peace and stability in the region and beyond during a telephone call between their top diplomats.

According to a Foreign Office statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Dar reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to playing a constructive role in promoting lasting peace and stability.

On the occasion, Araghchi expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s support for peace efforts and thanked Islamabad for its assistance in ensuring the safe and smooth return of Iranian crew members and fishermen to their home country.

Both leaders agreed to remain in contact to advance diplomatic efforts for peace and regional stability.

The two foreign ministers agreed to remain in close contact as diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions continue.

The conversation came hours after the United States announced that its forces had carried out strikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar installations, accusing Tehran of involvement in an attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its naval forces had targeted US military positions across the region following American strikes on southern Iran, warning of a severe response should the escalation continue.

The latest hostilities come despite ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

Earlier this month, Iran and the United States reached a 14-point understanding brokered by Pakistan, which took effect on June 18 after being electronically signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump.