What Happened
Islamabad Balances Peace Broker Role With Military Commitments
Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US, even as it sends troops to defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Tehran’s allies. Pakistani military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir met with Iranian leaders, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss stopping Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia. The development comes as Iran and the US have conflicting demands for negotiations, with Tehran insisting on the lifting of sanctions and Washington prioritizing Iran’s nuclear program. The situation was reported by Iran International.