"Tensions Ease in Hormuz Strait as US-Iran Conflict Nears Resolution, But Pakistan's Unlikely Role Raises Questions. As diplomats work to finalize a deal to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that connects the Middle East to the global economy, a surprise player has emerged in the conflict: Pakistan. Despite being a key ally of the US and a rival of Iran, Pakistan has been quietly playing a significant role in mediating negotiations between the two nations. But what's behind Islamabad's sudden interest in the US-Iran conflict, and what does it mean for the region's delicate balance of power?"
As the world waits to see if President Donald Trump will give his final approval to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and, perhaps, finally bring the 2026 US-Iran conflict to a close, it’s already clear that one of the more surprising developments of the conflict has been the prominent role of Pakistan […]
