Iran, Pak dial down tension after strikes

Pakistan and Iran have expressed their willingness to work together on “all issues” following a call between their foreign ministers. This comes after both countries exchanged drone and missile strikes on militant bases in each other’s territory. The strikes have raised concerns about wider instability in the region amid Israel’s war on the Hamas group in Gaza. Both sides have signaled a desire to cool tensions, despite a history of rocky relations. Pakistan’s cabinet has reportedly endorsed a move to re-establish full diplomatic relations with Iran. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged both nations to exercise restraint.