Interfax reports that Kazakhstan's Kondensat refinery will process Russian crude and send 30% of its refined products to Russia.

Iranian president PEZESHKIAN told Pakistan army chief Munir on the 24th that the US should change its rhetoric and approach toward Iran, warning that reliance on force and bullying will complicate diplomatic processes. He said Iran can withstand pressure through internal unity, is willing to pursue multi-sector cooperation with Islamic states and neighbors, and that greater Islamic-state unity would help counter Israel and other external threats; he urged Pakistan to use diplomacy to help de-escalate the region. Munir said Pakistan will continue mediatory efforts, calling for careful diplomatic discussions to advance a comprehensive agreement and hoping a settlement would open a new phase of regional cooperation and collective security rebuilding.

On Aug 25 Pakistan interior minister Naqvi said he and Pakistan army chief Munir held a productive meeting with Iranian president Pezeshkian to discuss the Iran‑US confrontation, wider Middle East tensions and steps to restore an Islamabad MoU intended to move toward a comprehensive resolution. Naqvi said Pezeshkian set out Iranian government views and concerns, the talks made significant progress and ended on a positive note.