Pakistan Pleads With Trump to Extend Iran Deadline, Reopen Hormuz Strait
Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif appeals to President Trump to allow diplomacy to progress in resolving the Iran conflict, citing progress in negotiations.
In a last-ditch effort to avoid military escalation, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically crucial Hormuz Strait. Sharif cites significant progress in diplomatic efforts to reach a peaceful settlement, urging the US to allow diplomacy to run its course.
The Hormuz Strait, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been a key flashpoint in the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. Tehran has threatened to close the strait in retaliation for any military action, a move that could cripple global oil supplies and trigger a major economic crisis.
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