Middle East: Pakistan sees progress in US-Iran mediation
Pakistani mediators have hailed "productive" talks in Tehran on the US-Israeli war on Iran and the prospect of peace. Meanwhile, Iran says it will retaliate to new US "economic D-day" sanctions. DW has more.
Pakistan reports progress in mediation efforts aimed at ending the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The country has been actively involved in discussions with Iran and Oman to establish a temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and clear the waterway of mines. The Strait, which separates Iran and Oman, is a crucial energy chokepoint responsible for one-fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
US sanctions on Iran have intensified, with the Treasury Secretary stating that Washington is pressuring countries and companies involved in the trade of Iranian oil. Qatar has described the new sanctions as a unilateral move, emphasizing its focus on a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The US is reportedly preparing to send diplomats back to the Middle East region, including Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Iraq, and Kuwait.
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