Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pakistan for its efforts to stop the war as the country continues to act as an intermediary in talks between Tehran and Washington. A senior Pakistani source told CNN earlier Saturday that Sharif had held a one-hour phone call with Pezeshkian. In a post on X earlier today, Pezeshkian said Tehran will “retaliate strongly” if the country’s infrastructure and economy are targeted. “We have said many times that Iran doesn’t carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted,” Pezeshkian wrote. In a message he aimed at “countries of the region,” he added: “If you want development and security, don’t let our enemies run the war from your lands.”

Source: Egypt Independent March 28, 2026 14:04 UTC