Iran has offered to help ease escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan by facilitating dialogue and supporting diplomatic engagement between the two neighbouring states.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed the importance of restraint and dialogue as clashes continue along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. He warned that prolonged hostilities could destabilise the wider region and said Tehran was ready to provide its “good offices” to support constructive talks.
Araghchi underscored that the holy month of Ramadan should serve as a time of unity and restraint among Muslim nations, urging both sides to resolve differences through neighbourly dialogue rather than confrontation.
Iran’s mediation offer comes as tensions have surged in recent months following cross-border clashes and retaliatory strikes between Pakistani forces and Taliban-run Afghan authorities. The situation along the disputed Durand Line frontier has remained volatile, raising concerns about broader regional instability.
Tehran’s proposal aligns with earlier diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Turkey, which have also expressed willingness to host peace talks aimed at restoring calm along the frontier.
Regional diplomats have increasingly called for de-escalation, warning that further escalation could undermine security across South and Central Asia. Observers say sustained diplomatic engagement will be critical in preventing the tensions from spiralling into a wider conflict.
