Iran-US war 2026: Why has Pakistan offered mediation and what does it get out of this?
The ongoing Iran–US conflict in 2026 represents a critical escalation in West Asian geopolitics, with far-reaching global implications. The United States has proposed a comprehensive 15-point ceasefire plan, covering sanctions relief, civilian nuclear cooperation, rollback of Iran’s nuclear programme, missile limitations, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitoring, and ensuring free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for nearly 20% of global energy supplies.
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary, leveraging its rare diplomatic access to both Washington and Tehran at a time when direct communication channels remain largely frozen. Its offer to mediate reflects both strategic opportunity and necessity. The conflict threatens regional stability, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already disrupted global energy markets, raising oil prices and economic uncertainty.
Pakistan’s motivations are multi-layered. First, it seeks to enhanc
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