Pakistan's Diplomatic Fumble: Hormuz Meeting Ends in Spectacle Amidst War Escalation

• Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled at a high-profile meeting with Saudi, Turkish, and Egyptian FMs, symbolizing Pakistan's diplomatic standing.
• The meeting aimed to mediate the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused global oil market chaos.
• Egypt proposed a Suez Canal-like fee collection structure for Hormuz, with Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia considering a consortium.
• Despite diplomatic efforts, the meeting's outcome was limited to Iran allowing 20 Pakistani-flagged ships through Hormuz, while the war intensified.
• US and Iran presented conflicting peace proposals, with Iran demanding an end to attacks and war reparations, highlighting a wide diplomatic gap.