Pakistan and Iran navigate escalating tensions through Diplomacy and Cooperation

Islamabad, 22 January 2024(TDI): The recent diplomatic dialogue between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran, Jalil Abbas Jilani and Hossein Amir Abdollahian, signals a commitment to resolving the crisis through dialogue. Despite the discord, there is a recognition of shared security concerns and joint responsibility in combating common enemies, emphasizing the need for collaboration. … Read more

Exploring the multi-fold Web of Pakistan-Iran Developments

First Lady of Iran warmly welcomed in Pakistan

In recent days, the Pakistan-Iran relationship has taken an unprecedented turn with both nations conducting strikes on each other’s territories, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. The border clashes, primarily centered around the restive Baloch region, highlight the complex dynamics between the two neighbors. The core issue concerns the longstanding struggle against separatist movements operating … Read more

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Kerman, expresses solidarity with Iran

Islamabad, 11 January 2024 (WAI): In a strong display of solidarity and condemnation, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, Muhammad Syrus Qazi, visited the Embassy of Iran in Islamabad to convey the nation’s profound condolences following the recent terrorist attack in the Martyrs Cemetery of Kerman. The visit aimed to express Pakistan’s unwavering support for the Iranian Government … Read more

Russia’s diplomatic push for Caspian cooperation

Moscow, 7 December 2023 (WAI): At the meeting of Foreign Ministers from the Caspian littoral states on Tuesday in Moscow, Russia’s Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of greater collaboration amongst them in light of the evolving global order. Lavrov stressed in his address that the Caspian area has excellent potential for growth in commerce, economy, … Read more

Qatar & Iran slam Israel for Gaza strikes

Doha, 2 December 2023 (WAI): Following the expiration of the truce, Iran and Qatar have strongly denounced Israel for resuming aggression in Gaza. Qatar is deeply concerned over the resumption of Israeli hostility in Gaza. The ongoing negotiations between Qatar and the two parties to resume the humanitarian truce were reported by the Ministry of … Read more

OIC summit on Gaza called by Saudi Arabia

OIC summit on Gaza called by Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, 9 November 2023 (WAI): An official statement from the 57-member organization’s headquarters in Jeddah stated that Saudi Arabia had called an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday to address the worsening military situation in Gaza. The leaders of the Islamic countries are anticipated to attend the unprecedented meeting on … Read more

Iran and India’s foreign ministers communicated via phone

Iran and India's foreign ministers communicated via phone

Tehran, 6 November 2023 (WAI): Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and India’s Foreign Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar communicated on the phone on critical matters in the region and the current situation in Gaza. Throughout the conversation, the foreign ministers highlighted the importance of taking prompt action to stop what they called “massive genocide” and “war … Read more

Iranian leader Khamenei meets with Hamas’ Haniyeh

Tehran, 5 November 2023 (WAI): Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, met with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Tehran-backed Palestinian organization Hamas, in Tehran on Sunday, Iranian state media claimed, one day after a Hamas spokesman stated they had met recently. Haniyeh briefed Khamenei on the most recent events in the Gaza Strip and … Read more

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges UNHRC to end Gaza genocide

Tehran, 26 October 2023 (WAI): Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, has taken a firm stance on the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza, writing to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. In this letter, Amirabdollahian severely condemned the “Zionist regime’s gross and systematic violation” of Palestinian human rights. Amirabdollahian voiced deep concern over … Read more

Iran urges broad steps in the ongoing Palestinian scenario

Iran urges broad steps in the ongoing Palestinian scenario

Islamabad, 11 October 2023 (WAI): Iran strongly condemns the Zionists’ brutality and violence in Palestine and asks for worldwide action against the apartheid Israeli state that targets innocent Palestinians. It argues that the current situation results from more than 70 years of rejection of the Palestinian people’s legitimate and fundamental right to self-determination. The people … Read more