INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ease escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during separate phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime
the Iranian president added.He also highlighted the importance of economic ties, particularly the Chabahar Port project, calling it a
infrastructure cooperation.Emphasizing the importance of strengthening scientific, economic, and cultural cooperation among Islamic
countries, Pezeshkian stated: "Economic relations, joint investments, the expansion of scientific and technological partnerships, and a
president invited both Modi and Sharif to Tehran for talks, with Sharif proposing foreign minister-level preparatory meetings for a possible
attack, reportedly claimed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, has intensified long-standing hostilities between New Delhi and Islamabad.India
shelling has since escalated, with both nations mobilizing troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir
control parts, with three wars fought over the territory
Despite UN calls for a plebiscite, the dispute remains unresolved, compounded by cross-border militancy and allegations of state-sponsored
Iran, with its deep historical connections to both countries, is believed to be uniquely suited to this role
Unlike other regional powers, Iran has maintained balanced relations with India and Pakistan, enhancing its credibility as a mediator.It
maintains strong trade and energy links with India (e.g., Chabahar Port) while sharing a 900-km border and cultural affinity with
Pakistan.Tehran has previously mediated regional conflicts, including during the 2001 Afghan crisis and the Armenia-Azerbaijan negotiations
over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, showcasing its preference for dialogue over confrontation.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
