The flags of Pakistan (on the left) and Saudi Arabia fly in front of the Pakistani Foreign Affairs Ministry in Islamabad on March 29, 2026. The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey met on March 29 for talks on the war in the Middle East, with Islamabad acting as an intermediary between the United States and Iran. (Credit: Aamir Qureshi/AFP)
There is no indication of a diplomatic breakthrough that might bring an end to the war against Iran and Lebanon. Neither the United States nor Israel seems willing to respond favorably to ongoing political efforts, nor has Iran shown a willingness to make concessions. Most countries are acting as if the war will continue, believing it will help reshape the region, its balance of power, and its alliances.In practice, it is clear that the goal of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become regime change in Iran. But achieving this remains difficult, as Iran still retains the capability to continue operations and inflict damage. Zoom in In both the U.S. and Israel, opposition to the war begins to grow The central question is the ability to withstand the costs of Iranian strikes, especially the...
There is no indication of a diplomatic breakthrough that might bring an end to the war against Iran and Lebanon. Neither the United States nor Israel seems willing to respond favorably to ongoing political efforts, nor has Iran shown a willingness to make concessions. Most countries are acting as if the war will continue, believing it will help reshape the region, its balance of power, and its alliances.In practice, it is clear that the goal of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become regime change in Iran. But achieving this remains difficult, as Iran still retains the capability to continue operations and inflict damage. Zoom in In both the U.S. and Israel, opposition to the war begins to grow The central question is the ability to withstand the costs of Iranian strikes, especially the...
Iran negotiator vows 'decisive' response to US-Israeli attack