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Pakistan stresses diplomacy as Iran rejects US threats
Iran rejects US threats but remains open to dialogue as Pakistan pushes for diplomacy.
In brief
Iran rejects US threats but remains open to dialogue as Pakistan pushes for diplomacy. Iran insists on seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz while Pakistan and Egypt condemn Houthi attacks. Originally reported by Dawn.
Pakistan-Iran diplomacy call
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed continued dialogue with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
OIC meeting discussion
Both ministers discussed evolving regional situation and OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad.
Iran rejects US threats
Iran says it does not accept US coercion or threats and will not relinquish sovereign rights under pressure.
Seven-day Hormuz proposal
Iran insists its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table for US acceptance.
Iran's conditions for Hormuz
Iran requires lifting US blockade on ports, removing oil export sanctions, and ending regional hostilities for strait reopening.
US military warning
Iran's new defence minister warned renewed US military attacks would cause enormous damage to Washington and allies.
Houthi attacks condemned
Pakistani and Egyptian foreign ministers condemned Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed support for kingdom.
R-4 coordination
Both ministers discussed regional cooperation under the Regional Four framework for Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey.
Iran's dialogue stance
Iran remains ready for dialogue with US but requires mutual respect and credible guarantees for negotiations.
Hormuz reopening timeline
Iran says strait could reopen within six days if US accepts conditions, followed by resumption of talks the next day.
US warned of consequences
Iran's defence minister warned renewed US military attacks would cause enormous damage to Washington and regional allies.
The essence
Iran insists on seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz while Pakistan and Egypt condemn Houthi attacks.
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