Iran and Pakistan deepen diplomatic ties as Iran offers to mediate Pakistan‑Afghanistan talks

Iran and Pakistan announced a new era of diplomatic brotherhood, highlighting high‑level exchanges such as President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visits to Islamabad and multiple trips by Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir. Both parliaments have repeatedly expressed mutual support, and officials said the relationship now serves as a regional model of respect and neighbourly cooperation.

In a related development, Iran offered to broker peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, urging dialogue to resolve border disputes, cross‑border violence and disagreements over the Durand Line. The proposal follows Pakistan’s earlier attempt to mediate Iran‑U.S. talks, which ultimately shifted to Qatar. Tehran’s offer places Islamabad in a potential mediating role between its two neighbours, while Afghan officials have rejected Pakistan’s accusations that the Taliban shelters anti‑Pakistani militants.

The diplomatic moves aim to stabilise the region, improve security along the Pakistan‑Afghanistan frontier and strengthen Iran‑Pakistan cooperation amid broader geopolitical tensions.