Pahalgam attack, May 5 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday urged India and Pakistan to "exercise restraint" and prevent an escalation, as he held talks with Pakistan's top leadership amid tensions between the two neighbouring countries following the Pahalgam terror attack.

During his discussions with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, the two leaders "exchanged views on the evolving situation in South Asia and ongoing US-Iran talks," the Pakistani Foreign Office stated, reported PTI.

Araghchi also called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the regional situation as well as matters of bilateral interest.

During his meeting with President Za...