Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar stressed on Saturday the importance of adhering to the ceasefire commitments stipulated in the 'Islamabad' memorandum of understanding, calling for avoiding any steps that could lead to further escalation in the region.

This came during a telephone call received by Ishaq Dar from Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, during which the two sides discussed the latest regional developments amid rising tensions.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 received a telephone call today from the Foreign Minister of the State of Kuwait, H.E. Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

The two Foreign Ministers discussed the latest developments in the region.… pic.twitter.com/ZxRFsczOoQ

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 18, 2026

During the call, the Kuwaiti Foreign Minister expressed his country's deep concern over the continued attacks targeting Kuwaiti territory, expressing hope that all parties would exercise maximum restraint and that the memorandum of understanding reached in Islamabad would be fully implemented.

For his part, 'Ishaq Dar' affirmed the urgent need for de-escalation, stressing the necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, and emphasizing that maintaining regional peace and security must remain a top priority.

Iran suspends its commitments in the Islamabad memorandum

These contacts come as Iran announced on Saturday the suspension of all its commitments under the memorandum of understanding concluded with the United States, accusing Washington of violating its pledges and resorting to what it described as 'aggressive acts.' Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said that his country was engaged in negotiations with the United States when Washington, according to him, carried out military measures that constitute a direct violation of the commitments under the memorandum of understanding.

The Iranian decision represents a new blow to the understandings reached through Pakistani mediation, which aimed to halt military operations and pave the way for a broader settlement between Washington and Tehran. The memorandum of understanding was linked to attempts to establish a truce and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, but disagreements over the interpretation of commitments and implementation mechanisms have threatened the agreement since its conclusion.

Tehran's announcement of suspending its commitments came after the expansion of US strikes inside Iran and the exchange of attacks between the two sides, which led to a rapid decline in the chances of resuming political contacts.

Moreover, Kuwait accused Iran on Saturday of pursuing a 'systematic aggressive behavior' targeting civilian objects and critical infrastructure, after oil facilities, electricity and water stations, as well as military and security sites, were subjected to missile and drone attacks that resulted in injuries, material losses, and fires.

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, described the Iranian attacks that targeted Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as 'war crimes,' stressing that they constitute a flagrant violation of international law and warrant international accountability and prosecution.

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