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Pakistan, China urge US-Iran ceasefire

Analysis based on 64 articles · First reported Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Sentiment
-30
Attention
6
Articles
64
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The renewed US-Iran hostilities have disrupted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending global crude prices higher and stoking inflation fears worldwide. Continued instability threatens energy supplies and trade flows, with Pakistan and China urging de-escalation to prevent further economic damage.

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Event Summary

Pakistan and China have jointly called on the United States and Iran to cease hostilities and resume negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal signed on June 18, 2026. The renewed fighting since July 8, involving US airstrikes on Iranian military facilities and Iranian retaliatory attacks on US interests in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, has threatened the 60-day roadmap toward a permanent agreement. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held phone calls with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Maldivian Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam, who both expressed support for mediation efforts. Pakistan also continued humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and condemned alleged Indian sponsorship of terrorism in Balochistan. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising global oil prices and inflation concerns.

Key Actions
88 United States set deadline Iran
84 Iran planned naval drill Strait of Hormuz
81 Iran threatened closing
79 Iran warned ships
78 Iran launched missile attacks United States
76 United States launched surprise attack Iran
76 Ishaq Dar spoke with Abbas Araghchi
73 Pakistan sponsored terrorism India
72 Iran targeted Kuwait
72 Iran attacked Qatar — Al Udeid Air Base
71 Pakistan signed defense pact Saudi Arabia
70 Pakistan called for restraint
51 China pushed for ceasefire
50 Wang Yi met with Ishaq Dar
50 Pakistan reaffirmed commitment China
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Entities Involved
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Pakistan
Pakistan is the lead mediator of the Islamabad MoU and has been actively urging both sides to resume talks. The renewed conflict undermines its diplomatic efforts and risks regional instability.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Iran
Iran has launched retaliatory attacks on US interests and faces ongoing US airstrikes. The conflict disrupts its economy and threatens the Islamabad MoU.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -50.0
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United States
The US is engaged in military strikes against Iran, escalating the conflict. The renewed fighting threatens the interim peace deal and could lead to broader regional war.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -40.0
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Donald Trump
As US President, Trump ordered the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports and expanded military strikes, escalating the conflict.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -50.0
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China
China co-signed the call for ceasefire with Pakistan and is a key economic partner through CPEC 2.0. It has interests in regional stability and energy security.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment -10.0
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Ishaq Dar
Dar led Pakistan's diplomatic outreach, holding calls with Saudi and Maldivian counterparts and meeting with Chinese officials.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Strait of Hormuz
The strait is central to the conflict, with disruptions to shipping causing oil price spikes and global economic concerns.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -60.0
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia expressed concern and called for de-escalation and resumed talks. It is a regional power affected by the conflict's spillover.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Wang Yi
Wang Yi co-chaired the meeting with Ishaq Dar in Shanghai, calling for US-Iran ceasefire and enhancing CPEC cooperation.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Tahir R. Andrabi
As Pakistan's FO spokesman, Andrabi publicly reiterated calls for ceasefire and resumption of talks, emphasizing the MoU framework.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Saudi Foreign Minister discussed regional escalation with Dar and supported mediation efforts.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Pakistan — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)
The ministry coordinated diplomatic efforts, issued statements, and managed mediation outreach.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Pezeshkian spoke with PM Shehbaz Sharif about restoring peace; his country is directly involved in the conflict.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -10.0
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India
Pakistan accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Balochistan, escalating bilateral tensions.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment -30.0
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Qatar
Qatar is a co-mediator in the US-Iran talks and participated in technical-level discussions in Switzerland.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Relationships
Pakistan mediator ↔ Iran Pakistan is actively mediating the high-stakes military conflict between Iran and the United States, hosting peace talks
Pakistan strategic partner ↔ United States Pakistan acts as a key diplomatic mediator and security partner for the United States, hosting high-stakes peace talks t
Pakistan related ↔ Donald Trump
Pakistan client ↔ China Pakistan maintains a deeply integrated relationship with China, relying heavily on Beijing for 80% of its weapons, cruci
Pakistan related ↔ Ishaq Dar
Pakistan ally ↔ Saudi Arabia Pakistan relies heavily on Saudi Arabia for macroeconomic stability through billions in central bank deposits and oil fi
Pakistan related ↔ Wang Yi
Pakistan related ↔ Tahir R. Andrabi
Iran at war ↔ United States Iran is currently at war with the United States, facing a naval blockade and sustained airstrikes while retaliating agai
Iran related ↔ Donald Trump
Iran strategic partners ↔ China Iran relies heavily on China as its primary economic partner and diplomatic guarantor to mitigate the impact of severe U
Iran related ↔ Ishaq Dar
Iran regional adversary ↔ Saudi Arabia Iran views Saudi Arabia as a primary regional adversary, actively engaging in proxy conflicts and direct attacks on its
Iran related ↔ Wang Yi
Iran related ↔ Tahir R. Andrabi
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