Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33pm on 23 May 2026,Saturday International
Iran hosted a high-level Pakistani delegation in Tehran amid urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed U.S. military strikes and stabilize the fragile ceasefire in West Asia. Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir met Iranian leaders to discuss a proposed 14-point peace framework aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and reducing regional tensions. Iranian officials warned they were prepared to defend national interests if negotiations failed, while U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly weighed possible fresh strikes against Iranian infrastructure. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled cautious optimism, saying progress had been made toward a potential agreement despite continuing disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme. (PC: Reuters)
