In their fifth telephone conversation following the US-Israeli war against Iran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif have exchanged views on the latest political situation.
According to media reports, Pezeshkian has explained the existing obstacles facing the diplomatic process, stressing that as long as hostile actions and operational pressures by the United States persist, rebuilding trust and advancing dialogue would face serious difficulties.
In my view, the Iranian President is spot on, as both Iran and US leaderships are required to build mutual trust, which can only be achieved through actions aimed at defusing the tensions between the two. It is therefore heartening to note that the US President still sounds optimistic about the prospects of resumption of dialogue that could possibly lead to ending the ongoing Middle East conflict.
According to him, the cancellation of US representatives’ trip to Pakistan does not mean a return to hostilities with Iran.
Shahid Burki, Islamabad
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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