# Iran-Pakistan regional cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-pakistan-regional-cooperation > Updated: 2026-08-02T04:41:55.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In late July 2026 Iran announced the rapid completion of the Zahedan‑Mirjaveh railway upgrade and urged Pakistan to finish the standard‑gauge line to Taftan, creating a seamless passenger and freight corridor linking South Asia, Central Asia and Europe. At the same time, Tehran moved forward with a proposal for a joint free‑trade and industrial zone that would combine Iranian infrastructure, Chinese investment and technology, and Afghan mineral resources. A week later, Iran and Pakistan highlighted a deepening diplomatic partnership, with high‑level visits by Iran’s president and Pakistan’s army chief and mutual parliamentary support. Building on the transport and trade initiatives, Iran offered to mediate talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address border disputes and cross‑border violence, positioning Islamabad as a potential regional broker. The diplomatic outreach aims to stabilise the Pakistan‑Afghanistan frontier and reinforce Iran‑Pakistan cooperation amid broader geopolitical tensions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: Iran and Pakistan deepen diplomatic ties as Iran offers to mediate Pakistan‑Afghanistan talks Iran and Pakistan proclaim a new diplomatic era while Iran offers to mediate Pakistan‑Afghanistan peace talks, seeking to ease border disputes and regional security. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-and-pakistan-deepen-diplomatic-ties-as-iran-offers-to-mediate-pakistanafghanistan-talks ### 2026-07-26: Iran advances rail link with Pakistan and seeks Iran‑Afghanistan‑China free‑trade zone Iran pushes a strategic rail link with Pakistan while negotiating a joint free‑trade zone with Afghanistan and China to boost regional trade and connectivity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-advances-rail-link-with-pakistan-and-seeks-iranafghanistanchina-freetrade-zone --- Cite as: Iran-Pakistan regional cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iran-pakistan-regional-cooperation