West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States despite a recent surge in military strikes. The conflict has expanded to include Saudi Arabia and Egypt, raising concerns about a broader regional escalation in West Asia.
Why it matters
The involvement of multiple regional powers in active military strikes signals a significant risk of a wider, uncontrollable conflict in the Middle East.
Mediator Pakistan insisted on Thursday (July 30) that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing, even as Washington carried out a “heavy wave of strikes” on its foe in retaliation for fresh attacks targeting Jordan.
The last two days have seen Saudi Arabia join the U.S. in striking militant groups in Iraq, while Egypt has come under fire for the first time with a drone attack at a Mediterranean port, leading its President to warn that the conflict in West Asia is facing a serious escalation.- AFP
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