Pakistan positions itself as diplomatic hub as regional powers gather in Islamabad for urgent US-Iran mediation talks.

Pakistan positions itself as diplomatic hub as regional powers gather in Islamabad for urgent US-Iran mediation talks. The month-long Middle East conflict has already claimed over 3,000 lives and severely disrupted global markets. Oil and natural gas supplies face serious constraints, while Iran's control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz continues to drive up energy prices worldwide. Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt will join Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for two days of discussions aimed at de-escalation. Iranian President Pezeshkian praised Pakistan's mediation efforts, signaling openness to negotiations. Turkey's Foreign Minister emphasized the need to protect vital energy and trade routes in this emerging multipolar world order.