Fresh clashes between the US and Iran near the Strait of Hormuz have cast doubt on Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the crisis. While Donald Trump maintained that a ceasefire remains intact, he also warned Tehran of harsher strikes if it rejects US nuclear demands. Experts told ET Online that Islamabad lacks the diplomatic and economic leverage to resolve the conflict and may have overplayed its influence with Washington.
Is Pakistan’s grey gamble sinking in the Strait?
