The Role of Diplomacy—and Its Limits
The involvement of Pakistan as a mediator highlights the complexity of international diplomacy in this conflict. While the ceasefire itself is a diplomatic achievement, the stalled peace talks reveal the depth of the underlying disagreements.
At the center of the are issues that have long defined US-Iran relations: nuclear capabilities, regional influence, and control over strategic the Strait of Hormuz.
These are not issues that can be resolved quickly, and certainly not within a two-week timeframe. For residents of Tehran, this reality reinforces the sense that the ceasefire is a pause rather.
