--- title: "Ishaq Dar holds phone talks with Iranian FM on regional situation" description: "Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving regional situation. Several also noted the emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy amid tensions, while a few, such as *BOL News* and *Pakistan Today*, added that Dar also spoke with Egypt’s Foreign Minister and mentioned topics like Saudi Arabia’s security and OIC talks. The *Business Recorder* highlighted the backdrop of Iran-U.S. hostility, while *Daily Times* specifically mentioned Dar’s call for dialogue to address challenges." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15064-ishaq-dar-iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-discuss site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ishaq Dar holds phone talks with Iranian FM on regional situation pakistan · updated 19 Oct 2026, 1:31 PM PKT · 18–19 Oct 2026 · 12 articles from 11 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 11 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving regional situation. While several described the talks as focusing on regional tensions and developments in West Asia, others noted in passing that Dar also spoke with Egyptian officials. The framing was largely consistent, with slight variation in emphasis on the topics discussed, such as bilateral ties and peace efforts. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 19 Oct 2026 — Dar, Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss evolving situation (1 outlet) - **The Nation** — [Dar, Iranian, Egyptian FMs discuss evolving situation](https://www.nation.com.pk/19-Oct-2026/dar-iranian-egyptian-fms-discuss-evolving-situation) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:31 PM PKT > ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar yesterday held separate telephone conversations with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty to discuss the evolving regional situation, diplomatic efforts to address shared challenges and closer coordination among. ### 18 Oct 2026 — Ishaq Dar holds phone talks with Iranian FM on regional situation (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving regional situation. Several also noted the emphasis on dialogue and diplomacy amid tensions, while a few, such as *BOL News* and *Pakistan Today*, added that Dar also spoke with Egypt’s Foreign Minister and mentioned topics like Saudi Arabia’s security and OIC talks. The *Business Recorder* highlighted the backdrop of Iran-U.S. hostility, while *Daily Times* specifically mentioned Dar’s call for dialogue to address challenges. - **Pakistan Observer** — [FM Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional situation](https://pakobserver.net/fm-dar-iranian-fm-discuss-regional-situation/) · 19 Oct 2026, 7:00 AM PKT > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas… - **Daily Times** — [In call with Iran’s FM, Dar stresses dialogue to address regional challenges](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569240/in-call-with-irans-fm-dar-stresses-dialogue-to-address-regional-challenges/) · 19 Oct 2026, 3:34 AM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the evolving regional situation and an ongoing meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, the FO said. In a post on X, the FO said […] - **Business Recorder** — [Dar, Araghchi discuss evolving situation](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444868/dar-araghchi-discuss-evolving-situation) · 19 Oct 2026, 2:04 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Against the apparent backdrop of continued hostility between Iran and the United States, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephonic conversation on Sunday to discuss the “evolving regional situation.” “The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Minister... - **Pakistan Today** — [Dar steps up regional diplomacy, holds talks with Iranian, Egyptian FMs on peace efforts](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/19/dar-steps-up-regional-diplomacy-holds-talks-with-iranian-egyptian-fms-on-peace-efforts) · 19 Oct 2026, 1:12 AM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar holds talks with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on regional tensions and the OIC meeting in Baghdad, while condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in a call with Egyptian FM Badr Abdelatty. The discussions focus on diplomacy, regional peace and the upcoming R-4 meeting. - **BOL News** — [Ishaq Dar holds talks with Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers on regional situation](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/ishaq-dar-holds-talks-with-iranian-and-egyptian-foreign-ministers-on-regional-situation) · 18 Oct 2026, 9:42 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing > Ishaq Dar spoke with Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers about regional tensions, Saudi Arabia’s security, OIC talks, and R-4 cooperation. - **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [DPM, Iranian FM discuss regional situation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/dpm-iranian-fm-discuss-regional-situation/) · 18 Oct 2026, 8:53 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD, Oct 18 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation Sunday with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The two leaders discussed the evolving regional situation and the ongoing OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. DPM/FM underscored the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing... - **Hum News English** — [Dar, Araghchi stress dialogue, diplomacy amid regional tensions](https://humenglish.com/latest/dar-araghchi-stress-dialogue-diplomacy-amid-regional-tensions/) · 18 Oct 2026, 7:48 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi discussed bilateral ties, regional situation and developments in West Asia during a telephone conversation, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Sunday. The two leaders stressed the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy to address regional challenges and agreed to maintain close cont... - **Minute Mirror** — [Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional peace efforts](https://minutemirror.com.pk/dar-iranian-fm-discuss-regional-peace-efforts-646838/) · 18 Oct 2026, 7:01 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held separate telephone conversations with his Iranian and Egyptian counterparts on Sunday - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Ishaq Dar, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discuss regional situation over phonewe](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/18-Oct-2026/ishaq-dar-iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-discuss-regional-situation-over-phonewe) · 18 Oct 2026, 6:00 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the prevailing situation in the region and matters of mutual interest. According to Express News, the two leaders exchanged views on regional developments and the upcoming meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers […] - **24 News HD** — [DPM Dar talks to Abbas Araghchi, discusses evolving regional situation](https://www.24newshd.tv/18-Oct-2026/dpm-dar-talks-abbas-araghchi-discusses-evolving-regional-situation) · 18 Oct 2026, 4:52 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation today with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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