Pakistan and Iran explore US-Iran de-escalation framework via Chinese mediation
Pakistan is facilitating exploratory talks between Iran and the US to address the ongoing five-month conflict, following a Chinese-led diplomatic initiative. The discussions occurred during Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni's visit to Islamabad, though the viability of these negotiations remains uncertain given recent escalatory rhetoric from the US administration.
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates Amid Diplomacy; Ukraine Strikes Russian Logistics
The US-Iran conflict is escalating, with confirmed US military strikes against Iranian maritime capabilities and President Trump's public consideration of large-scale military action, even as he claims ongoing negotiations. Iran has responded with threats to regional energy infrastructure and oil exports. Concurrently, Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes against Russian logistics and defense infrastructure, including a critical ejection seat production facility.