Key facts
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir.
- Araghchi also spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
- Discussions focused on regional developments and mutual interests.
- Araghchi and Munir discussed the possible consequences of U.S. "aggressive and destabilizing initiatives."
- Araghchi stated Iran is prepared to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on September 17, 2026, to discuss regional developments. The diplomatic activity comes amid intensifying negotiations around Iran's nuclear program and concerns over potential U.S. actions.
During his call with Munir, Araghchi discussed regional matters and the potential repercussions of what they described as "the U.S.'s aggressive and destabilizing initiatives," as well as the risk of escalating regional tensions. Araghchi also conveyed that Iran is prepared to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity and would respond to any act of aggression. Separately, Araghchi and Fidan reviewed the status of ongoing negotiations, with Fidan stating that Turkey will continue to work towards ending conflicts and establishing lasting peace in the region.