Sardar Masood Khan, former Ambassador to the United States, China and the United Nations, and former President of AJK, has said that Pakistan remains at the forefront of delicate diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran, even as the crisis enters a more volatile phase marked by coercive posturing and strategic uncertainty.

Commenting on recent developments, he described Washington’s dual-track approach as a calculated strategy of “coercive diplomacy.”

He noted that President Donald Trump is attempting to balance domestic pressures, global market stability, and strategic objectives by projecting confidence publicly while maintaining leverage through military readiness and maritime restrictions.

He reiterated cautious optimism, affirming that while the path to a breakthrough remains complex, Pakistan’s continued engagement and balanced diplomacy offer a viable pathway toward de-escalation and eventual resolution.