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Pakistan Leads Regional Push to Reopen Hormuz Amid Iran Conflict

Foreign Ministers Badr Abdelatty of Egypt, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Hakan Fidan of Turkey meet to discuss regional de-escalation. Pakistan has emerged as a central diplomatic hub as it hosts foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia for high‑stakes talks aimed at easing the Iran conflict and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. Regional Diplomacy Intensifies in Islamabad Pakistan convened the meeting in Islamabad as part of its effort to broker an end to the Iran war and stabilize global energy routes. The discussions focused heavily on proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors for oil and LNG shipments.  Key Points Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia arrived in Islamabad for the talks. Proposals were floated to Washington to restore shipping through Hormuz, including ideas modeled on Suez Canal–style fee structures.  A potential...
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Pentagon Weighs Weeks‑Long Ground Operations in Iran Amid Rising Tensions

 

US soldiers cross a floating bridge during a joint river-crossing exercise in South Korea in Yeoncheon.


Pentagon Preparing for Extended Ground Operations in Iran

The Pentagon is laying out plans for weeks of limited ground operations in Iran, according to reporting from The Washington Post and multiple news outlets. These operations, while falling short of a full-scale invasion, would likely involve Special Operations forces and conventional infantry units conducting targeted raids on strategic sites such as Kharg Island and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz. 

U.S. officials say the objectives under consideration could take “weeks, not months”, though some estimates extend to a couple of months depending on conditions on the ground. The missions would expose U.S. personnel to significant risks, including Iranian drones, missiles, ground fire, and improvised explosives. 

Whether President Donald Trump will authorize any of these plans remains uncertain. The White House emphasized that Pentagon planning does not indicate a final decision, but rather ensures the Commander in Chief has “maximum optionality.” Meanwhile, thousands of U.S. Marines and soldiers have already been deployed to the Middle East as the conflict enters a more volatile phase. 

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