Pakistan Facilitates US-Iran Talks Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistan is preparing for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled for Tuesday. This comes as a ceasefire is set to expire midweek, following recent US military actions, including the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel. Iran's military has vowed retaliation, while US President Donald Trump confirmed that American negotiators would travel to Islamabad. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with Iran restricting traffic and global oil prices rising sharply. Since the conflict began, at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran, with significant casualties reported in Lebanon and other regions. The US blockade on Iranian ports continues, impacting global oil trade, which typically sees about one-fifth of its volume passing through the strait.
Published 1 day ago • 20 Apr 2026, 01:57 PM IST