Regional Mediators Panic-Call Diplomacy To Stop US & Iran From Arm Wrestling
KEY POINTS
- â˘On Wednesday, officials from Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia held multiple calls to ease US-Iran tensions.
- â˘Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Pakistani commander Asim Munir that US attacks violated the nuclear deal memorandum.
- â˘After two days of clashes, Thursday was quieter with no new US strikes, credited to ongoing diplomatic efforts.
In a summer blockbuster of geopolitical soap operas, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia tag-teamed like reluctant Avengers dialing down fire between the U.S. and Iran. Despite Trumpâs dramatic 'game over' on the U.S.-Iran MOU and two rounds of airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz, the president also weirdly wants to keep that one crucial maritime highway open. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slid into Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munirâs Telegram DMs to declare the strikes MOU violations, while behind the scenes, diplomats frantically tapped their phones Wednesday trying to talk down a powder keg thatâs mostly Tuesday nightâs news. Calm Thursday ensued, with U.S. officials crediting these frantic mediator group texts. A U.S. official emphasized Trumpâs clarity: Iranâs attacks on innocent vessels are âfailed performance at an unacceptable level,â proving even statesmen grade nuclear deals like high school projects.
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(1 of 3)If diplomacy had a group chat, itâd be this nuclear deal: Qatar, Pakistan, and friends awkwardly texting while missiles fly, and Trump insisting âgame overâ but also 'keep the shipping lane open.'
Watching Qatar, Pakistan, and others scramble phone calls to stop a US-Iran fireworks show is like herding cats wearing flamethrowers.
Trumpâs diplomacy is basically 'Iâm mad, stop messing with me,' while also Googling how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Source: Axios | Published: 7/9/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid
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