The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-pakistan-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:00:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran-Pakistan relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-pakistan-relations/ 32 32 Iran said recovering military abilities faster than expected, producing drones again https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-recovering-military-abilities-faster-than-expected-producing-drones-again/ Thu, 21 May 2026 10:45:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828064 China and Russia helped Islamic Republic blow past US intelligence community predictions, sources tell CNN; Pakistani field marshal in Tehran, as regime reviews latest US offer

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]]> Trump says Netanyahu will ‘do whatever I want’ on Iran after pair said to hold tense call https://www.timesofisrael.com/irgc-threatens-war-will-spread-far-beyond-the-region-if-us-renews-attacks-on-iran/ Wed, 20 May 2026 12:18:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3827361 Revolutionary Guard says its 'devastating blows will crush' its 'American-Zionist enemy' if Trump resumes strikes, as Pakistani interior minister back in Iran for talks

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]]> Iran diplomacy stalls as Hormuz becomes focal point of mediation efforts https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-diplomacy-stalls-as-hormuz-becomes-focal-point-of-mediation-efforts/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:11:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810262 Trump says although Iran 'offered a lot' in most recent proposal, it was still 'not enough;' Tehran tries persuading Oman to support mechanism to collect tolls in strait

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]]> Pakistan emerges as a key international player as it mediates between US and Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-emerges-as-a-key-international-player-as-it-mediates-between-us-and-iran/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:04:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3798958 Islamabad has close ties with Tehran and DC, unlike previous negotiators, which have come under fire from Iran in the war; Pakistan does not recognize Israel; Netanyahu has said they should not be enemies

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]]> Why Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between US and Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-pakistan-has-emerged-as-a-key-mediator-between-us-and-iran/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:01:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788752 With Gulf states under fire, Islamabad steps into unlikely role of interlocutor between US, Iranian officials in apparent bid to stem rising oil prices and preserve domestic calm

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]]> Iran, Pakistan pledge to lower tensions following tit-for-tat strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-fm-in-pakistan-in-bid-to-lower-tensions-following-tit-for-tat-strikes/ Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:24:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3211686 Tehran launched airstrikes on militants across border on Jan. 17, prompting Islamabad to withdraw ambassador, launch strikes on Iran border province

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]]> Pakistan, Iran agree to ‘de-escalate’ after trading air strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-iran-agree-to-de-escalate-after-trading-air-strikes/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:16:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3204825&preview=true&preview_id=3204825 Foreign ministers speak in bid to calm waters following cross-border attacks on militants

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]]> Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, killing at least 7 people https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-launches-retaliatory-airstrikes-on-iran-killing-at-least-7-people/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:10:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3203596 Foreign Ministry says strikes on Sistan and Baluchestan province taken 'in light of credible intelligence of impending large-scale terrorist activities'

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]]> Pakistan recalls ambassador to Iran over airstrike that killed two https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-recalls-ambassador-to-iran-over-airstrike-that-killed-two/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:16:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3202964 Islamabad says bombing of alleged Sunni militant base was 'blatant violation' of its airspace; defense source says country had no warning of attack

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]]> Pakistan accuses Iran of launching airstrike on its territory, killing 2 children https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-accuses-iran-of-launching-airstrike-on-its-territory-killing-2-children/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:14:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3202705 Iran state television says Pakistan headquarters of terror group Jaish al-Adl destroyed, soon after Tehran carried out attacks on what it claimed was a Mossad site in Iraq

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]]> Visiting Islamabad, Iran’s FM presses Pakistan to complete long-delayed gas pipeline https://www.timesofisrael.com/visiting-islamabad-irans-fm-presses-pakistan-to-complete-long-delayed-gas-pipeline/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:20:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3064814 Washington opposes project, which has been stalled since 2014, saying it could violate nuclear sanctions on Iran

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]]> Armed group said to kill 6 Iranian border guards in clash near Pakistani border https://www.timesofisrael.com/armed-group-said-to-kill-6-iranian-border-guards-in-clash-near-pakistani-border/ Sun, 21 May 2023 07:47:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3019145 State TV reports unnamed group of militants flee Saravan town border area with their own casualties; two guards injured

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guard kill gunman in attack near Pakistani border https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guard-kill-gunman-in-attack-near-pakistani-border/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:45:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2693588 Sistan-Baluchistan province has been the scene of occasional clashes between Iranian forces and militant groups due to tensions between Sunni locals and Shiite theocracy

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]]> AQ Khan, ‘father of Pakistan’s nuclear program’ who also helped Iran, dies at 85 https://www.timesofisrael.com/aq-khan-father-of-pakistans-nuclear-program-who-also-helped-iran-dies-at-85/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 07:51:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2629180 Scientist also accused of giving nuclear know-how to Libya, North Korea; was placed under effective house arrest in 2004 after admitting he shared tech with the 3 rogue nations

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]]> Pakistani prime minister says Trump asked him to mediate with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pakistan-pm-says-trump-asked-him-to-mediate-with-iran/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:54:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2155355 Imran Kahn says Saudi Arabia also requested he intercede with Rouhani in a bid to defuse tensions

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