Dar underscores need for uninterrupted energy supplies, safe passage of ships in call with Iranian FM

Dar50spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi@Araghchitoday. The two discussed the latest regional developments. DPM/FM stressed the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the safe and…pic.twitter.com/2twilzszgm— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign.

Office. Pk)September 19, 2026The ministry further added that two ministers agreed to maintain close cooperation and to meet in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Pakistan plans fresh diplomatic push.

Pakistan is preparing to send another high-level delegation to Tehran in a fresh diplomatic push aimed at breaking the stalemate between Iran and the United States as well as containing rapidly escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, officials said on Friday. There was no official confirmation of the planned visit from Islamabad or Tehran.

However, a senior government official told. The Express Tribunethat another visit to the Iranian capital was being planned and could take place very soon. Read:Trump says Iran seeking deal as US considers next move.

The official did not disclose the composition of the delegation, but diplomatic and government sources indicated that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was likely to lead the delegation.

The proposed visit comes at a particularly sensitive moment for Pakistan, which has been trying to maintain its role as a bridge between Iran and the United States while simultaneously managing its growing security commitments to Saudi Arabia. Pakistan's diplomatic efforts have now acquired another dimension as fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthis has intensified.26 strikes.

Yemen's Houthis claim that Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes against areas under their control over the past 24 hours, as the group and Yemen's Riyadh-backed government clash in the country's revived civil war, AFPreported. The group adds that the number of Saudi strikes on its positions reached 300 over the last week, saying they targeted areas across Houthi-held Yemen.

Global trade is facing its worst disruption in 80 years as supply chain bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global food and fertiliser prices, Anadolureported, citing the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) director-general.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, speaking on the sidelines of the WTO's Public Forum in Geneva, tells Anadolu that the global trading system remains resilient, but the ongoing Middle East conflict presents a major test for the organisation's 166 member countries. Read more:UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

She notes that global trade in goods has grown by an unexpectedly strong 4.6 per cent this year despite geopolitical pressures, while 72 per cent of all global commerce continues to operate under WTO rules.

The initial projection for overall goods trade growth is 1.9 per cent for the entire year, but the first-quarter growth rate of 3.2 per cent outpaced expectations. Italian aircraft. An Italian aircraft was hit during attacks on airbases in Saudi Arabia, Anadolureported, quoting Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.

Crosetto notes that he followed the situation at Saudi Arabia's Taif airbase, "Which was the target of several attacks and where Italian personnel are present as part of Operation Inherent Resolve," according toANSA newsagency. He reaffirms that no Italian military personnel were involved.

Also read:Pakistan will 'go to any extent' for Saudi defence"During the attack, an Italian F-2000 aircraft was hit. It was inside the base, in a remote area.

There is no other damage to vehicles or infrastructure used by our personnel," Crosetto says, adding that he asked for a further assessment of the evolving situation, the condition of personnel and possible operational options. Crosetto says he has been reassured that all security measures to protect military personnel were put in place some time ago.

"The situation is being followed with the utmost attention, with the aim of ensuring the full protection of our personnel and operating with the necessary responsibility," Crosetto explains.