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Pakistan and Kuwait called on the US and Iran to honour last month's MoU during a call between their foreign ministers. The appeal underlined mounting alarm as fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz hit Kuwait and threatened the ceasefire.
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Islamabad,UPDATED: Jul 18, 2026 19:38 IST
Pakistan and Kuwait on Saturday urged the US and Iran to uphold the Memorandum of Understanding signed last month and avoid any steps that could further escalate tensions amid renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.
The appeal came during a telephone conversation between Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Pakistan's Foreign Office said. The call took place as the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes on Saturday, targeting military and infrastructure sites as the fighting intensified.
During the conversation, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments. The Kuwaiti foreign minister expressed "serious concerns" over continued attacks on his country's territory and said he hoped all sides would exercise restraint and fully implement the MoU.
Kuwait was among the countries affected by the latest hostilities, with authorities reporting damage to a desalination plant and an oil facility in Iranian strikes. The attacks led to the temporary closure of Kuwait's airspace and disrupted flight operations.
Dar, who is also Pakistan's deputy prime minister, underlined the urgent need for de-escalation and stressed the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. He also emphasised the need to uphold the ceasefire commitments under the "Islamabad MoU". Last month, the US and Iran signed the MoU to restore peace in West Asia, with Pakistan joining the agreement as a guarantor. The deal had opened a 60-day window for technical-level talks, but those efforts now appear to have collapsed as both sides resumed attacks.
The conversation reflected growing concern over the renewed conflict, with Pakistan and Kuwait calling for restraint, respect for sovereignty and implementation of the agreement reached last month.
With PTI Inputs
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Jul 18, 2026 19:38 IST
