Pakistan, Qatar Send 2 Envoys to Iran as 1-Month U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Wobbles
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Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Pakistan, Qatar Send 2 Envoys to Iran as 1-Month U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Wobbles
7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Pakistan and Qatar sent delegations to Tehran on Friday to keep a monthlong U.S.-Iran cease-fire from unraveling, with Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir leading a high-level visit.
The mediation push comes as U.S.-Iran talks have stalled for weeks over Iran's nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments.
Qatar's mission was coordinated with Washington, according to diplomats, underscoring Doha's role as a back channel with Iranian officials in past regional cease-fire efforts.
The urgency has risen after President Trump said he postponed a "very major attack" on Iran this week following appeals from Gulf leaders for more time to seek a deal.
Is the real conflict over the Strait of Hormuz about nuclear arms, or the US dollar's dominance in global oil trade?
As mediators race to prevent war, could China’s quiet support for shipping tolls be the move that upends everything?
May 2026 US-Iran Ceasefire Crisis: Stalemate, Economic Shock, and Regional Instability
Overview
Following recent hostilities, the United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, but as of May 2026, this fragile truce is on the verge of collapse. President Trump has warned that the ceasefire is on 'life support,' raising fears of renewed conflict. Despite ongoing proposals and Iran’s willingness to engage through intermediaries, deep diplomatic deadlock persists. Iran’s latest comprehensive proposal includes major demands such as control over the Strait of Hormuz, reparations, and the withdrawal of U.S. troops, reflecting deep-seated grievances. These unresolved issues and strategic objectives keep the risk of escalation high and peace uncertain.