As tensions soar between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Iran has stepped forward, offering to mediate between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

The attack, reportedly carried out by Pakistan-based militants, has further strained already fragile ties between New Delhi and Islamabad. In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made a public appeal for peace, expressing Tehran’s willingness to play a mediating role during this critical period.

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“India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbours of Iran, enjoying relations rooted in centuries-old cultural and civilisational ties. Like other neighbours, we consider them our foremost priority,” Araghchi said in a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He added, “Tehran stands ready to use its good offices in Islamabad and New Delhi to forge greater understanding at this difficult time.”

Quoting the renowned Persian poet Saadi, Araghchi invoked a message of shared humanity and empathy:

“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”

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Iran’s offer

Iran’s offer comes at a delicate time for South Asia, as diplomatic channels between India and Pakistan remain largely silent. The region has seen periodic flare-ups in hostilities, with terrorism and cross-border violence often triggering diplomatic stand-offs.

This is not the first time Iran has expressed concern over India-Pakistan relations. Tehran has previously called for restraint and peaceful resolution during past flashpoints, underscoring its strategic interest in regional stability.