Pakistan’s army chief, PM return from Iran peace talks
SkimNews Take
Pakistan's dual-track diplomacy, with military and civilian leaders engaging separately, suggests a coordinated effort to manage regional tensions and present a unified front in the upcoming talks.
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- Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iran’s president, foreign minister, parliament speaker and military chief in Tehran, urging dialogue and de‑escalation.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrapped up a Saudi‑Qatar‑Turkey tour and left a diplomacy forum in Antalya, pushing for a negotiated settlement.
- Iran threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz again if the US continued its port blockade, after briefly reopening it post‑Lebanon ceasefire.
- United States and Iran are slated for a second round of talks in Islamabad within the next week, following an inconclusive first round.
- Crisis Group reports that EU and NATO members are grappling with the wider ramifications of the Iran war, highlighting regional security concerns.
Why it matters: Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt oil shipments for the UAE and global markets next week.
