Iran offers mediation between Pakistan, India

TEHRAN: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Iran on Friday offered to mediate between the two neighbouring countries.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasised the importance of peace and stability in the region, describing India and Pakistan as “brotherly neighbours” and affirming that Tehran considers relations with both nations a top priority.

The Iran minister wrote on X: “India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilizational ties. Like other neighbors, we consider them our foremost priority.”

“Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time, in line with the spirit taught by Persian poet Saadi,” he wrote. “Human Beings are members of a whole; in creation of one essence and soul. If one member is inflicted with pain; other members uneasy will remain,” Araghchi posted on X, formerly Twitter.