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Pakistan led the diplomatic effort that resulted in the United States and Iran agreeing to talks, a role previously filled by major powers, the UN, or Oman.
Iran is proposing to charge fees for all maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a new settlement.
A significant risk to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement is the possibility that Israel will act to sabotage it.
The success of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is contingent on President Trump's ability and willingness to restrain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The era of United States dominance in the Middle East has effectively ended.
Many Gulf countries feel abandoned by the United States and perceive the U.S. security umbrella as ineffective because the U.S. prioritized defending Israel.
The United States is expected to increasingly withdraw from the Middle East, creating a power vacuum that will be filled by regional realignments.
During mediation efforts, Pakistan's army chief was in constant communication with Washington, while Pakistan's prime minister was in constant communication with Iranian leadership.
The personal relationship between Field Marshal Asim Muneer and President Trump was initiated after Pakistan arrested and extradited the terrorist responsible for the bombing in Kabul during the U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan.
Pakistani leaders strengthened their relationship with President Trump by offering him business deals and access to Pakistan's critical minerals for mining.
In 2024, Pakistan and Iran conducted military strikes against each other, with both countries accusing the other of harboring terrorists on their soil.
Pakistan was chosen as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran over Turkey because Field Marshal Asim Muneer had a closer personal relationship with the Trump administration.