ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held telephonic conversations with Bahraini and Norwegian counterparts and discussed the Middle East situation amid Islamabad’s diplomatic push to end the Iran war.
Ishaq Dar and the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, expressed concern over recent developments in the region, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
They discussed ongoing deliberations on current business at the United Nations Security Council, and underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone call this evening with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
The two leaders expressed concern over recent developments in the region, discussed… pic.twitter.com/koL7zc1HlO
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 7, 2026
Meanwhile, Ishaq Dar spoke with the Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide, over the phone and discussed recent developments in the Middle East and the wider region.
“The Norwegian Foreign Minister expressed appreciation and full support for Pakistan’s efforts toward dialogue and diplomacy for peace and stability in the region,” the Foreign Office statement said.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 held a telephone conversation this evening with the Foreign Minister of Norway, Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide.
They discussed recent developments in the Middle East and the wider region. The… pic.twitter.com/MMgMQZUPq2
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 7, 2026
It is pertinent to mention that the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran that began on February 28 has plunged the Middle East into deep turmoil.
Iran has been carrying out attacks on Israel and also targeting neighbouring Gulf countries that are not part of the conflict.
Iran has also closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes.
US President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of sweeping military action against the country’s infrastructure if it fails to comply, as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate.
Pakistan’s efforts to broker an end to the US-Israeli war on Iran have entered a “critical, sensitive” stage, Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said, as diplomatic activity accelerates ahead of a US deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian envoy Reza Amiri Moghadam described Islamabad’s role as “positive and productive,” signalling growing momentum in mediation efforts aimed at halting the conflict.
