"The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel reports that Pakistani officials are in constant contact with Iran and are warning it that the hourglass for negotiations is running out", Kan's Kais reports

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"The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel reports that Pakistani officials are in constant contact with Iran and are warning it that the hourglass for negotiations is running out", Kan's Kais reports

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Full post: "The Saudi Al-Arabiya channel reports that Pakistani officials are in constant contact with Iran and are warning it that the hourglass for negotiations is running out. According to the report, the Iranian prime minister is expected to meet today with the Iranian ambassador to Islamabad, and that the Pakistani chief of staff (the country's strongest man) is holding talks with senior military officials in Iran".

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This report indicates increasing tensions surrounding negotiations involving Iran, with Pakistan acting as an intermediary. The phrasing about the "hourglass running out" suggests a sense of urgency, which could lead to heightened geopolitical risks in the region. Such developments may impact energy prices and currencies, particularly in the context of risk assessment for investors.

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