Deadline Diplomacy and Regional Spillover: Iran–US Talks Accelerate as Beirut and Hormuz Risks Rise
A US proposal to end the Iran–US conflict is under review in Tehran via Pakistani mediation, with Washington signalling urgency ahead of President Trump’s planned China trip. Simultaneous escalation in Lebanon and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are increasing the risk of negotiation failure and amplifying global shipping and energy costs.