Pakistan and Oman intensified diplomatic efforts with Iran, sending senior officials to ease US-Iran tensions and address Strait of Hormuz crisis, as the Trump administration threatened new sanctions targeting Iranian economy and entities.
Iranian spokesperson Baghaei declared Monday that Iran will not accept aggressor-dictated terms for ending the war, emphasizing Iran did not initiate conflict and demands accountability from opponents who repeatedly violated commitments including the JCPOA and ceasefire agreements.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan unite in a defense pact, forming a Sunni bloc with 380 million people.
Pakistan's stock exchange reversed a three-session losing streak Wednesday as value-hunting investors pushed the KSE-100 index above 180,000, gaining 464.53 points, bolstered by US-Iran ceasefire extension reports and energy sector optimism.
Pakistan formally requested a $10 billion US foreign exchange facility, utilizing Iran's diplomatic intervention as leverage to facilitate approval of the financial assistance during ongoing economic negotiations.
Iran's Foreign Minister warned regional powers that any U.S. or Israeli military action would trigger a "decisive and proportionate" response, while defending continued defensive operations against alleged American aggression amid escalating regional tensions.
Iran's interior minister meets with Pakistan's prime minister in Islamabad.
Pakistan's military vows to secure its water rights and counter emerging security threats.
President Pezeshkian arrives in Islamabad for high-profile talks with Pakistani officials.
Road to US-Iran deal ran through Pakistan
A Pakistani army helicopter crashed in Kashmir due to a technical fault, killing all on board.
India slams Pakistan at the UN for spreading misinformation about India.
Pakistan has become a key US ally under Trump, mediating the US-Iran conflict.
Pakistan's strategic identity is defined by its army, religion, and obsession with India, altered by the 2025 "Operation Sindoor" and its profound aftermath.
The Trump administration and Iran near a potential war-ending agreement after nearly three months of conflict, with only technical details remaining unresolved, though nuclear concerns and waterway access issues persist as major obstacles.
Pakistan's military leadership visited Tehran three times in one week to mediate between the United States and Iran, attempting to preserve a fragile ceasefire and prevent regional catastrophe amid global economic disruption from rising oil prices.
Qatar deployed mediators to Tehran, signaling that negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are approaching a critical phase, potentially resolving regional tensions over this vital global shipping route.
Iran's rial currency hits a new record low as the US prepares to announce additional sanctions.
Nigeria launches air strikes against bandits in northwest regions.
Pakistan's Embassy in Tehran marked the nation's 79th Independence Day while setting a $10 billion bilateral trade target with Iran, celebrating with diaspora members and emphasizing overseas Pakistanis' crucial role in socio-economic advancement.
The United States and Iran agreed to extend their ceasefire under Pakistan's mediation through the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, with both nations signaling progress toward a broader peace arrangement before the August 17 deadline expires.
Trump considered broad military strikes against Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, prompting US embassies across the Middle East to advise Americans to leave the region, while Iran warned of devastating retaliation targeting Israeli and American infrastructure.
US Army Central commander, Kuwait military chief discuss regional security
Pakistan's army chief visited Ankara to deepen defense cooperation with Türkiye, planning joint production, technology transfer, military modernization, and expanded exercises to strengthen their strategic partnership and regional influence.
Iran and Pakistan are set to expand defense cooperation and strengthen Islamic unity against common threats.
Pakistan's diplomatic efforts helped facilitate a landmark Iran-US peace agreement signed in Switzerland, preventing regional conflict while maintaining Muslim unity, with Saudi Arabia also demonstrating strategic restraint throughout negotiations.
A Pakistan Air Force training aircraft crashed near Mardan, killing both pilots on board during a routine training mission.
India slams Pakistan at the UN for spreading misinformation about India.
Washington-Tehran Deadlock and Field Marshal Munir’s Quiet Diplomacy
Pakistan is preparing a new security policy to centralize policing and counter-terrorism under a unified framework.
Pakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran approach a Pakistan-drafted framework agreement to end their Middle East conflict within 48 hours, with a 30-to-60-day negotiation window, though nuclear issues remain excluded and Trump warns of severe consequences if talks fail.
The Trump administration is preparing fresh military strikes against Iran while peace talks stall after nearly three months of conflict, with officials canceling weekend plans amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: Tehran says diplomacy continues but no deal yet with US
Iran vows to defend its national sovereignty without compromise, according to Baghaei.
Pakistan delivered Saudi-financed weapons to Libya's Haftar forces while suspending a similar Sudan deal after Western pressure, revealing how Islamabad's arms exports have become entangled in Gulf regional rivalries and geopolitical competition.
Pakistan marks its 80th Independence Day with calls for unity, peace, and security.
Pakistan struggles to contain internal unrest despite its military power.
The U.S. Central Command redirected 35 vessels to avoid an Iranian blockade, according to Iran International, underscoring escalating regional maritime tensions and disruption to international shipping operations.
Pakistan's CDF reaffirms strong ties with China, describing the friendship as unique and steadfast.
Pakistan escalates Indus water dispute with India, issuing strong warnings.
Analyst Abdullah Gul condemned Pakistan for failing to extract economic concessions, particularly debt relief or discounted petroleum, despite successfully mediating a US-Iran ceasefire, arguing the government prioritized military arms deals over addressing domestic economic collapse.
Pakistan's leadership averted a major war with a broader vision and sincerity, focusing on regional stability.
Pakistan emerged as a crucial mediator between the United States and Iran following February's Operation Epic Fury, with Field Marshal Asim Munir facilitating negotiations on sanctions relief, the Strait of Hormuz, and nuclear weapons while strengthening Pakistan's international standing.
Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts
Pakistan's military leader Field Marshal Asim Munir emerged as a key mediator between the US and Iran during their 2026 conflict, hosting talks and facilitating ceasefires, marking an unexpected diplomatic reversal from Trump's first-term hostility toward the nation.
How Pakistan Became the Mediator Between the U.S. and Iran
US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days
Pakistan, Qatar, and regional powers intensified diplomatic efforts May 23 to prevent renewed Iran-US conflict and establish broader negotiations, with Pakistan emerging as key intermediary amid concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruption affecting global oil supplies.
Arab countries push for an end to the Iran war amid reports of potential new US attacks.