Iran's foreign minister visited Islamabad to present a proposal for ending the war, with the US special envoy also scheduled to travel to Pakistan. Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire despite a recently extended ceasefire, and the US is downplaying pressure to wrap the conflict quickly.
Iran's foreign minister departed Pakistan before the arrival of the U.S. delegation, disrupting planned peace talks. President Trump canceled the U.S. delegation's trip to Pakistan, coinciding with ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. The U.S. continues to seek an end to the Middle East conflict, urging Iran to lift the naval blockade as a precondition for further negotiations.
President Trump has decided to send U.S. envoys to Pakistan to attempt to salvage ceasefire talks with Iran. Iran prefers indirect negotiations through Pakistan, and the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz is causing global economic fallout. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is further destabilizing regional security.
Following the outbreak of the 2026 Iran War, a temporary ceasefire agreement was reached between the US, Iran, and Israel, brokered by Pakistan, but the negotiations have been stalled due to Israel's attacks in Lebanon and clashes with Hezbollah. Iranian Foreign Minister is visiting Islamabad to deliver a response to Pakistan's proposal. Egypt and Pakistan hope that the US and Iran's diplomatic efforts will help to achieve a stable ceasefire and end the current conflict.