Middle East
Can Pakistan mediate war while opening trade routes to Tehran?
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
May 15, 2026
The dual role underscores growing influence as both a practical trade hub and a balancing force in an increasingly volatile region.
Pakistani officials are hoping the high-profile negotiations will raise their international standing
Washington is clearly trying to process its failure at the negotiating table in Islamabad on Saturday
Most analysts expect that the disruption to oil markets will take time to settle down, even if a peace deal is reached
There are significant obstacles in the way of a potential breakthrough in Islamabad this weekend
Trump’s failed use of force has blunted the credibility of American military threats, introducing an entirely new dynamic into the diplomatic track
