In a formal statement Thursday, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry urged the United States and Iran to exercise maximum restraint, halt military escalation, and immediately return to negotiations, stressing that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding is the only means to prevent a full regional conflagration, according to the ministry's statement.
The statement, issued Thursday morning, reiterates Pakistan's longstanding position as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry called on both sides to adhere to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, a framework that has been a cornerstone of recent diplomatic efforts. Pakistan has previously issued similar calls for restraint, as The Zioneer reported on July 12 and July 8, and has been actively engaged in talks with both capitals. The latest appeal comes amid ongoing regional tensions, though the ministry did not reference any specific recent incident. The Islamabad MoU was signed earlier this year and is seen by Pakistan as a key mechanism for de-escalation.
2 developments
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