Pakistan Intensifies Mediation Efforts Amid Reports of Expanded U.S. Strike Planning

Diplomatic activity has surged in the last 24 hours as Pakistan positions itself as a central intermediary between Washington and Tehran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Islamabad is "exhausting every avenue" to secure a lasting peace deal, revealing that a 14-point Iranian proposal was previously conveyed to U.S. officials. This diplomatic push was underscored by the unannounced arrival of Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, in Tehran on Saturday to facilitate further discussions. Despite these mediation efforts, military tensions remain high. Reports indicate that U.S. officials are currently mulling expanded military options that could include bombing campaigns against military facilities and infrastructure inside Iran. Analysts point to the Strait of Hormuz as a critical flashpoint that could escalate the conflict further, impacting global shipping and regional stability. On the economic and civil front, market confidence in a near-term resolution has waned, with the perceived probability of a peace deal by late June falling to 13.5%. Simultaneously, Iranian officials have begun discussing post-conflict reconstruction and urban resilience at international forums in Baku, signaling that Tehran is preparing for the possibility of sustained instability or infrastructure damage.