As tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, Pakistan's capital Islamabad is calling for a return to diplomatic channels. However, analysts warn that Islamabad's efforts to mediate a peaceful resolution may be in vain, given the limited leverage Pakistan has in the conflict. With the situation spiraling out of control, Islamabad's diplomatic efforts are likely to be overshadowed by the increasingly aggressive rhetoric and actions of both Washington and Tehran. As the situation unfolds, Pakistan's delicate position between its regional rivalries and its relationship with the US and Iran is set to be put to the test.
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
