January 21, 2026
The Centre for Afghanistan Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable Discussion on the “The Situation in Iran: Regional Consequences & Pakistan’s Policy Approach” on January 21, 2026. Former diplomats, leading academics and prominent practitioners joined the discussion, which focused on the current situation in Iran, its regional implications, and Pakistan’s current and future policy outlook.
Participants agreed that the situation in Iran remains fluid and complex, requiring careful assessment, and that Pakistan should continue to emphasise respect for sovereignty and Iran’s territorial integrity, restraint, dialogue, and de-escalation, while safeguarding regional stability and Pakistan’s own security and foreign policy interests.
The meeting was held under the Chatham House Rule.
