The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran engaged in a telephonic conversation to discuss the emerging regional situation following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
The call was initiated by Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, who expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Iranian nation and leadership over Haniyeh's killing.
During the call, Foreign Minister Dar conveyed the sentiments of the Pakistani people and said the prime minister had condemned the brutal murder of Ismail Haniyeh in the strongest terms. Dar highlighted that the National Assembly of Pakistan has also unanimously condemned this heinous act.
The deputy prime minister assured his counterpart of Pakistan's full support for convening an extraordinary meeting of the OIC Foreign Ministers. "Will certainly participate in the OIC meeting," he stated.
Ismail Haniyeh, head of the political wing of the Palestinian group Hamas, was killed in an alleged Israeli attack in Tehran two days ago. The attack occurred at 2am while Haniyeh was sleeping, with a missile directly targeting him, also resulting in the death of his bodyguard.
Hamas issued a statement confirming Haniyeh's martyrdom, vowing serious consequences and labelling the attack as an act of cowardice that would be avenged.
Iran has declared its intention to take revenge for Haniyeh's murder, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned the Israeli people that the coming months may be challenging for the country.
According to the New York Times, the explosives used in the assassination were hidden in Haniyeh's restroom two months prior, suggesting a premeditated plan to smuggle the bomb into the highly secure building.
The telephonic conversation between the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran highlights the ongoing tensions and the critical need for regional cooperation and dialogue in response to such incidents.
