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These are difficult times for the world, so what will Pakistan do?

statements, his remarks this time appeared to be backed by a series of intensive diplomatic activities in the region. The surprise visit by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Tehran for talks

Tensions rise in two ceasefires in the Middle East. And, the Navy secretary ousted

Strait of Hormuz. The move jeopardized potential U.S.-Iran peace talks and came after a senior Iranian official said that Trump's [ceasefire extension "means nothing."](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795405/iran-middle-east-updates) Meanwhile in Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes killed

Iran war: 10 frequently used words and their meanings

Hormuz, the city is particularly noted for its citrus fruits and dates. The origin of the name “Minab” is not definitively established, but is commonly believed to derive from Persian elements meaning “azure water

Pakistan ready for multi-day US-Iran talks, but Tehran unsure about joining

statements on talks as “a media game”, aimed at pressuring Iran through a “blame game”. ![A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on April 17, 2026, in Space. EUROPEAN UNION/COPERNICUS

How Iran raised Hormuz stakes by capturing ships

control vessel traffic through the strait. Several “vessel transits through the strait have followed a route pre-approved under the IRGC ‘toll booth’ system that requires the ship operators to submit to a vetting scheme

Cloud over US-Iran talks: What are the key sticking points?

control of the Strait of Hormuz … as a stab in the back”. “This isn’t just between the US and Iran. It’s about the US having to keep its regional allies on side,” Geist