ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini on Thursday reminded that tensions in the Middle East continue unabated and called for renewal of peace efforts. Delivering a lecture at Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI), a local think tank, on ‘Pak-Iran Peace and Security Cooperation’, Hosseini said that Pakistan had a vital role for maintenance of regional peace and stability. He welcomed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s efforts for de-escalation of tensions in the region. “There are clear signs of the fact that the regional circumstances are not improving”, the ambassador said. He contended that the tense situation was a result of external interference in the region, misperceptions, and miscalculations. “This cognitive impairment and miscalculations resulted in current crisis in the region,” he asserted. The situation, he said, had been exacerbated by lack of dialogue and absence of a structured engagement in the region. “What the region needs more than ever, is an across the board and comprehensive dialogue,” Ambassador Hosseini said. He recalled that Iran’s President, Hasan Rouhani had last year proposed a regional cooperation mechanism called Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) for durable peace throughout the region. The plan, he said, envisaged countering sectarian strife and tackling … Continue reading Pakistan’s role for regional peace crucial: Iranian Envoy