Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called on the parties to reduce tensions under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), saying that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only practical way to resolve disputes.
According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, Dar met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Sunday. The meeting has covered the regional situation and matters relating to peace and stability.
H.E. Mr. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan @AmbassadorNawaf, called on the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 12, 2026
They exchanged views on the latest regional developments and… pic.twitter.com/Qk2PGU8c5p
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia resolve to bolster ties
During his meeting with the Saudi ambassador, Ishaq Dar stressed the need to strengthen efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Dar asks parties to exercise restraint in call with Araghchi
Earlier, during his telephone conversation with the Iranian foreign minister, Ishaq Dar called on the parties to reduce tensions and exercise restraint under the Islamabad MoU. He said dialogue and diplomacy remain the only practical way to resolve disputes.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation today with His Excellency Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran. @araghchi
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 12, 2026
Both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional… pic.twitter.com/WuRxnROwwp
US forces hit 140 Iranian targets in fresh strikes: CENTCOM
Meanwhile, the United States Central Command said that nearly 140 military targets were struck during the third phase of operations against Iran.
The US military said the latest strikes were carried out in response to another attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The CENTCOM said that the US forces have targeted Iran with weapons launched from fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels.
CENTCOM also said that more than 300 targets in Iran had been struck during three operations this week to weaken Iran's ability to attack ships passing freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran adopts firm position on maritime traffic in Hormuz
Separately, Iran adopted a firm position on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and announced that the waterway would remain closed until the end of US intervention.
According to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), action was taken against a vessel attempting to pass through an unauthorised route. The IRGC has said that no vessel would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under the current circumstances and warned of a strong response to any hostile action.
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