# Pakistan stresses diplomacy as Iran rejects US threats

> Iran rejects US threats but remains open to dialogue as Pakistan pushes for diplomacy.
- Title: Pakistan stresses diplomacy as Iran rejects US threats · Dawn
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2038137/pakistan-stresses-diplomacy-as-iran-rejects-us-threats
- Author: Agencies
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:39:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, iran, us, strait of hormuz, houthi attacks, organisational of islamic cooperation, r-4, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Iran insists on seven-day proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz while Pakistan and Egypt condemn Houthi attacks.