Pakistan Steps Back Into a Mediator Role in the US-Iran Crisis
Pakistani officials are trying to keep diplomatic channels open as the ceasefire passes its midpoint and uncertainty remains high.
Pakistan's army chief traveled to Tehran on Thursday as regional mediators tried to arrange another round of US-Iran talks and preserve a fragile ceasefire after nearly seven weeks of war.
According to AP, the White House said any future negotiations would likely take place in Islamabad, although officials have not yet confirmed a date. Pakistan has already emerged as an important mediator and is trying to keep both sides engaged before the current truce expires.
The wider situation remains unstable. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued along the Lebanon border, and Washington said it is preparing stronger economic pressure on Iran through new sanctions.
Even so, diplomats see value in keeping communication alive. The recent conflict disrupted shipping, pushed up market anxiety, and showed how quickly military tension can spread into energy supplies and the global economy.