Pakistan pressed ahead Monday with preparations for U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad, despite escalating tensions and a ceasefire set to expire midweek. Over the weekend, the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo vessel, prompting Tehran’s vow of retaliation and accusations of American insincerity.
Ceasefire Nears Expiry as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Escalates
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met separately with Iranian and U.S. envoys to secure arrangements for Tuesday’s session. Iran throttled traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after the war began, disrupting one‑fifth of global oil trade and driving prices above $93 a barrel.
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon prepared to resume historic peace talks in Washington, even as Hezbollah observed a fragile ceasefire. With thousands killed across Iran and Lebanon, mediators warned regional fighting threatens broader negotiations.
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