Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, has seemingly mocked the US's aim to resume operations at the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway facing disruptions since the start of the US-Iran war. Asif wrote on X, 'The goal of the war seems to have shifted to opening the Strait of Hormuz, which was open before the war.'
Pakistan is trying to position itself as a key player in potential talks between Washington and Tehran, with reports suggesting Islamabad could be the venue for negotiations.
The US's ceasefire proposal includes sanctions relief, a rollback of Iran's nuclear program, limits on missiles, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.
Iran has allowed 'friendly nations' like India, Pakistan, Iraq, China, and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier claims of a blockade.
Pakistan recently offered to mediate peace negotiations between Iran and the US, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeting that the country was ready to host 'meaningful and conclusive talks' to settle the conflict.
