Iraq, Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Ending Mideast Conflict
According to a ministry statement, Hussein initiated the phone call Wednesday evening to assess the latest developments in ceasefire negotiations and review ongoing efforts to lay the groundwork for formal talks in the days ahead.
The Iraqi foreign minister extended praise to Pakistan for its pivotal role in forging the early understandings that have kept diplomatic channels alive. He underscored the urgency of tightening bilateral coordination and clearing any roadblocks that could derail pre-negotiation preparations, stressing that sustained diplomatic momentum was indispensable to achieving de-escalation and restoring regional stability.
The call came one day after Washington and Tehran announced a ceasefire agreement — a pause in the war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran on February 28 — intended to serve as a springboard toward a comprehensive and lasting settlement.
However, the agreement's scope has ignited a sharp diplomatic dispute. While Iranian and Pakistani officials have maintained that Lebanon falls within the ceasefire's terms, Israel flatly rejected that interpretation — and moved swiftly to reinforce its position on the ground, unleashing a sweeping wave of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday that killed more than 250 people, casting a long shadow over the fragile peace effort.
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