Pakistan calls for US-Iran 'negotiated settlement' after 'recent escalation'

Published June 11, 2026 Updated June 11, 2026 12:25pm

Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan’s leadership would continue its mediation efforts to help end the war between the United States and Iran despite the recent escalation in the conflict, calling for a “negotiated settlement.”

“Pakistan remains deeply concerned about the situation in the region, which has been marked by recent escalation. We are of the view that diplomacy and dialogue should be the guiding principles for achieving a negotiated settlement of all contentious issues,” he said during his weekly press briefing.

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