"The meetings come days after both Washington and Tehran agreed to a Pakistan-mediated two-week ceasefire, and at a time when that truce is already under strain amid different interpretations of the terms of the pause in fighting and Israel's intensified bombing of Lebanon."
"Tehran's decision soon after to in effect shut down the Strait of Hormuz through which 20 percent of the world's oil and gas passes during peacetime except to ships from countries that negotiated deals with it, rattled global markets and drove energy prices to record highs."
Islamabad is preparing to host crucial talks between US and Iranian officials following a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan. The ceasefire is under strain due to differing interpretations and ongoing violence, particularly Israel's intensified bombing of Lebanon. The backdrop includes a recent war that has resulted in thousands of deaths and significant disruptions to global oil supplies, with Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz causing energy prices to soar. The meetings aim to address these escalating tensions and seek a diplomatic resolution.
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