Dual approach

Pakistan is pursuing a dual approach to de-escalate the US-Iran crisis, involving regional diplomacy and US-led financial pressure. The Pakistani military chief, General Asim Munir, visited Tehran to discuss reviving the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iranian leadership.

During his visit, Iran affirmed its commitment to the MoU. However, Iranian officials expressed distrust of the US, which the article identifies as a major obstacle. The US simultaneously announced new sanctions under "Operation Economic Outcast," a move the article criticizes as unlikely to yield results and potentially hardening Iranian attitudes.

The article argues that Iran has endured sanctions for decades and is unlikely to yield to new curbs. It also notes a lack of support for US sanctions among Iran's major trading partners, particularly China. The author suggests the US sanctions signal a failure of its battlefield strategy against Iran.

With Iran willing to engage with mediators and revive the MoU, a peaceful resolution is possible, the article suggests. The Omani foreign minister also visited Tehran to discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation. The article concludes by urging the US to abandon hostile rhetoric and seek genuine understanding, while Iran should restore maritime traffic and improve relations with its Gulf neighbors.

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