US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional tensions and diplomatic efforts with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, October 18, as the conflict continued to affect security across West Asia. Tehran also reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within six days if Washington accepts its conditions, while the humanitarian situation in Yemen deteriorated amid escalating fighting.
The latest developments include reports of more than 230,000 people displaced in Yemen, a projectile attack on a tugboat near the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt’s consideration of defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia, and the European Union’s condemnation of Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank. India has also urged its nationals in Saudi Arabia to follow local safety instructions amid heightened security concerns.
Iran War Latest Update: Araghchi Discusses Regional Tensions With Pakistan FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday to discuss the evolving regional situation and diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.
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According to Iran’s statements, the two sides reviewed bilateral issues and recent regional developments, exchanging views on diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation and restoring stability in West Asia. Pakistan’s Foreign Office also said Dar emphasised the importance of continued dialogue and diplomacy in addressing regional challenges. The two officials agreed to maintain close contact, according to Pakistan’s state broadcaster. <Cite refs={[“turn833729search2″,”turn833729search0”]}/>
The conversation comes amid continuing tensions between Iran and the United States and growing security concerns involving other countries in the region. Pakistan has been involved in diplomatic efforts related to the conflict, making continued communication between Islamabad and Tehran significant as regional governments seek ways to prevent further escalation.
However, the available statements did not announce a new peace agreement or confirm a breakthrough in negotiations.
Strait of Hormuz Latest News: Iran Says Waterway Could Reopen Within Six Days
Iran has reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within six days if the United States accepts Tehran’s conditions, with negotiations expected to resume on the seventh day.
Araghchi said Iran’s proposal remained on the table and that Tehran was reviewing Washington’s response. According to Reuters, Iran’s conditions include lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, removing sanctions on Iranian oil exports and ending hostilities across regional fronts. Disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme remain a major obstacle to progress. <Cite refs={[“turn833729news4″,”turn833729news6”]}/>
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. Any prolonged disruption can affect shipping operations, energy markets and countries that depend on imported fuel.
The six-day timeline remains conditional on Washington accepting Iran’s demands. It should not be interpreted as confirmation that the waterway will reopen by a specific date, as no agreement implementing the proposal has been confirmed in the available reports.
Yemen Crisis Latest Update: More Than 230,000 People Displaced Amid Fighting
More than 230,000 people have been displaced in Yemen amid weeks of escalating conflict, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), highlighting the growing humanitarian impact of the fighting.
The UN migration agency has warned that displaced families face increasingly difficult living conditions, with women, children, older people and persons with disabilities particularly exposed to protection risks. Repeated displacement has depleted household resources, separated families from livelihoods and left many struggling to meet basic needs.
The growing number of displaced people has also placed additional pressure on communities and humanitarian services that are already stretched.
IOM reported on October 12 that more than 217,000 people had fled their homes since fighting escalated along Yemen’s west coast. The agency said displacement was particularly severe in Taiz governorate, where access to some displacement sites had been restricted by the conflict. <Cite refs={[“turn833729search1″,”turn833729news7”]}/>
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