Pakistani Mediators Strive for Ceasefire in US-Iran Conflict Amid Hormuz Dispute
Pakistani mediators are actively working to broker a permanent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, focusing on two major points of contention: the control of the Strait of Hormuz and the export of Iran's highly enriched uranium. The talks, which have seen Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsen Naqvi meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aim to resolve these issues, although significant disagreements remain. The US demands that Iran export its uranium stockpile, while Iran seeks to delay nuclear program discussions and focus on ending hostilities. The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point, with Iran proposing a Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage it, a plan opposed by several Gulf states.