Dual approach

On Monday, Pakistan’s chief of defence forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met Iranian leaders in Tehran, reaffirming the Islamabad memorandum of understanding aimed at easing the U.S.‑Iran stand‑off, Dawn reports. At the same time, the United States announced a fresh round of sanctions under the operation dubbed “Economic Outcast,” intensifying what it calls an economic onslaught. Iranian officials said they still distrust America, warning that the new curbs are unlikely to shift Tehran’s stance. With regional powers pushing for dialogue, both sides must seize the diplomatic momentum to keep marine traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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