Pakistan urges all parties to uphold US-Iran ceasefire agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday urged all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to fully uphold the United States-Iran ceasefire agreement, stressing that continued adherence to the truce is essential for achieving lasting regional peace and stability.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar made the remarks during a telephone conversation with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

During the discussion, both leaders reviewed the evolving regional situation following recent military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.

The Foreign Office said Kallas appreciated Pakistan’s sincere diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), while expressing concern over recent ceasefire violations. She stressed the importance of keeping communication channels open among all parties to prevent further escalation.

Dar briefed the EU’s top diplomat on Pakistan’s continued diplomatic engagement aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for peace and stability in the region. He underscored the need for all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement and remain committed to dialogue.

The diplomatic contact comes amid renewed tensions after Iran launched missiles and drones at US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain following warnings from US President Donald Trump over alleged violations of the interim agreement.

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Meanwhile, Israel said it had carried out strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon despite a recently announced ceasefire, while the US military confirmed conducting additional strikes on Iran after an incident involving a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacks on US military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a response to what it called American violations of the ceasefire. US officials said there were no reported American casualties or significant damage, although the situation remained under close monitoring.

The latest developments have raised fresh concerns over the future of the Pakistan-mediated peace process, which began with technical-level talks in Switzerland and resulted in the 14-point Islamabad MoU aimed at halting hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a framework for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional security issues.