Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has voiced Tehran’s readiness to help ease tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.

The moves came amid speculation within diplomatic circles in New Delhi about back-channel mediation by countries that have close ties with India and Pakistan

Following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Iran has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions. Saudi Arabia's foreign minister also engaged with both nations amid fears of military escalation.