Last Updated:November 09, 2025, 13:57 IST
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since October 2025, when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul targeting leaders of the TTP.
Iran’s Araghchi Offers Mediation as Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate (Photo: X)
Amid Pakistan’s ongoing tensions with Afghanistan, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed Tehran’s willingness to assist Islamabad in resolving its ongoing tensions with Kabul. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Araghchi made the offer during a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday night.
What Iran said?
During the discussion, Araghchi underlined the deep-rooted friendship and historical ties between Iran and Pakistan, describing both as “two neighbouring Muslim nations bound by shared values and regional interests.” He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across political, economic, and security sectors.
The Iranian foreign minister also conveyed concern over the growing strain between Islamabad and Kabul, urging continued dialogue and collaboration among regional powers to bridge differences and restore stability. Araghchi emphasised that peace and mutual understanding were essential not only for Afghanistan and Pakistan but for the entire region.
Pakistan updates Iran on dialogue efforts
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar briefed Araghchi on Islamabad’s latest diplomatic efforts with Afghanistan, including recent negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions along the border. Dar reiterated Pakistan’s stance that maintaining regional peace and stability remains a top priority, noting that his government continues to seek constructive engagement with Kabul despite repeated provocations.
Both ministers agreed that regular consultations between their countries would contribute to regional security and help prevent further deterioration of the situation.
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been fraught since October 2025, when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Kabul targeting leaders of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The offensive led to a sharp escalation in hostilities, including cross-border clashes that resulted in military and civilian casualties on both sides.
The long-standing dispute over the Durand Line, a colonial-era border dividing the two nations, continues to fuel mistrust and hinder diplomatic progress. Mediation efforts by Qatar and Turkey led to a fragile ceasefire earlier this year, but talks in Istanbul recently collapsed amid growing accusations.
Pakistan alleges that Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government is providing safe haven to TTP militants responsible for attacks inside Pakistani territory, a claim that Kabul vehemently denies. Continued border closures, sporadic clashes, and militant activity have kept tensions high, threatening broader instability across South and Central Asia.
Shuddhanta Patra
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Shuddhanta Patra, a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience, serves as Senior Sub‑Editor at CNN News 18. With expertise across national politics, geopolitics, business news, she has influenced public… Read More
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November 09, 2025, 13:57 IST
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