TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held phone talks with his Pakistan counterparts, discussing issues of mutual concerns including a plan by Israel to divide up Somalia. 

In his talks with Pakistani Foreign Secretary Mohammad Ishaq-Dar on Tuesday, the sides discussed bilateral ties, regional and international developments.

During their call, both ministers reaffirmed their concerted efforts to advance relations between the two countries in various domains, particularly in economic, commercial, and cultural spheres.

Araghchi and Ishaq-Dar also exchanged views on regional developments, notably, the continued Israeli aggression in occupied Palestine, the incursions into Lebanon and Syria, and other Muslim countries.

They also discussed Somalia’s developments and Israel’s actions to break up the country in the Horn of Africa.

Furthermore, Araghchi addressed and explained the recent violent protests in Iran for his Pakistani counterpart. He underscored Iran’s commitment to preserving its sovereignty and national security against external threats.

In his telephone conversation with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday, Araghchi emphasized that Britain is legally obligated under international law to guarantee the security and safety of Iran’s embassy and consular facilities in London.

The top diplomat also warned Britain that Tehran may review the presence of its diplomatic staff in London if embassy security is not guaranteed.

The conversation followed attacks by violent elements on Iran’s embassy in London desecrating the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

“If the UK cannot uphold its duty to protect diplomatic missions, Iran would be left with no choice but to consider evacuating our personnel,” Araghchi wrote on X on Tuesday.

“I also urged the UK to avoid interfering in Iran's internal affairs, including by continuing to refrain from taking action against Israeli-backed terrorists posing as news organizations. Ofcom has clear rules and regulations about the incitement of violence and glorification of terrorism. The UK Government must take action to ensure that its own domestic laws are upheld,” the Iranian foreign minister wrote.