Pakistan volunteered to mediate between Washington and Tehran. Two rounds of talks have produced no agreement. Iran refuses to show up. Vance canceled his trip. Here is how Pakistan's diplomacy has unfolded and why it keeps failing.
Iran Supreme Leader approved a delegation for ceasefire talks in Islamabad. Vice President JD Vance will lead the US team. President Trump said the ceasefire ends Wednesday evening unless a deal is signed.
Trump extended the ceasefire on Pakistan's request but told CNBC he expects to resume bombing. No Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad. Vance postponed his trip. US seized a Chinese cargo ship heading to Iran. Iran threatened to destroy the entire regional oil industry.
Trump told Fox News Iran's whole country will blow up if it does not sign a deal. Iran officially refused a second round of negotiations. CNN reports a delegation may still go to Pakistan Tuesday. Zero tankers passed through Hormuz. Britain declared the Gulf situation critical.