Governor of the Central Bank of Iran held consultations in Iraq on financial claims and economic cooperation

According to the latest data, a meeting took place in Egypt between Jared Kushner and Egyptian President Sisi. Issues related to the war in Gaza and other regional problems were discussed. Furthermore, Donald Trump's envoy and son-in-law held a rare meeting with Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya.

Donald Trump expressed satisfaction in his Truth Social post that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan recently signed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. He noted that this agreement demonstrates the unification of the Middle East and will allow the parties to find the best ways for self-defense.

Trade through the Strait of Hormuz slowed down over the weekend following attacks on vessels, according to vessel tracking data from Kpler. Only five cargo ships passed through the strait on Saturday, compared to 31 the previous weekend.

A high-ranking commander of the Iranian People's Guard warned Iran's adversaries about the need to 'expect strategic surprises,' stating that Tehran intends to transition from a defensive to an offensive posture. He added that everything required to defend this land, ensure security, and neutralize threats would be carried out in due course.

According to Channel 12 Israel, the Israeli army is preparing plans for a possible escalation in Lebanon, which could last several days. The broadcaster stated that Israel has shown 'restraint' recently so as not to affect negotiations with Lebanon. Since the beginning of March, the army has killed more than 4346 people, and another 12301 have been injured during the same period.

The internationally recognized government of Yemen reported the start of artillery shelling against the Houthis in the northern province of Al-Jawf. In a post on X, Saudi-backed Yemeni forces stated that they were targeting Houthi 'gatherings and shelters' in the area.

Amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, Pakistan has intensified its diplomatic efforts. As part of these activities, Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi unexpectedly arrived in Tehran on Tuesday. His visit comes at a time when Pakistan claims that the US and Iran are close to reaching a peace agreement.

According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, the purpose of this visit is to discuss bilateral relations and mutual issues between the two countries. Neither the Pakistani nor the Iranian government has officially commented on this trip. It is worth noting that just a month ago, Iran's Interior Minister Iskandar Mohammadi also visited Islamabad for negotiations, where he met with Mohsin Raza Naqvi. Now, Naqvi's visit to Tehran is seen as an attempt to advance the previously initiated dialogue.

Reuters reported that in conversation with Bloomberg News, Pakistan stated that the US and Iran have made progress toward a peace agreement. However, official confirmation of this visit from either Pakistan or Iran has not yet been received.

Pakistan continuously acts as a mediator in the pursuit of peace in the Middle East, cooperating with countries such as Qatar. The main reason for this entire conflict is the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has completely disrupted maritime routes.

Earlier in June, both countries signed a preliminary agreement establishing a 60-day window for peace talks, and a major meeting took place in Switzerland. However, last month, the escalation of the situation and the start of renewed attacks by both sides led to the complete cessation of these negotiations.

The recent activation of events has once again raised hopes. Currently, the world's attention is focused on the meetings taking place in Tehran. If Pakistan's mediation proves successful, it could prevent a serious crisis in the region and allow for the restoration of trade routes.