Pakistan Takes Center Stage as Global Peacemaker in Middle East Crisis In a surprise move, Pakistan has positioned itself as a key mediator in the escalating Iran-US conflict, seeking to capitalize on the diplomatic and economic benefits that come with playing the role of global peacemaker. As tensions between the two nations continue to simmer, Islamabad is working tirelessly to narrow the differences between an unpredictable US president and hardline leaders in Tehran. With the US-Iran standoff centered on the critical Strait of Hormuz, Pakistani officials are working to ease the tensions and pave the way for a second round of talks in Islamabad this week. As Pakistan's diplomatic standing is set to be reevaluated, the country is also eyeing business opportunities that come with being a key player in regional politics.
Islamabad has seized chance to act as mediator in Iran war and hopes to reap diplomatic and economic benefitsMiddle East crisis – live updatesAs Pakistan works frantically to narrow differences between Iran and the US in its newfound role as global peacemaker, it is also seeking to recast its diplomatic standing and attract business.Pakistani officials, mediating between an unpredictable US president and hardliners in Tehran, were on Monday trying to coax both sides to put the conditions in place for a second round of talks in Islamabad this week, including easing the standoff in the strait of Hormuz. Pakistan was optimistic that the meeting would happen, viewing objections voiced by the Iranian side and Donald Trump’s threats as posturing for domestic audiences. Continue reading...
