Abhishek Vij
Fifty days have passed, it is the misfortune of the world that the war between America, Israel and Iran is not showing any signs of ending. Trump talks about peace talks, Iran talks about peace, Pakistani PM Shahbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asif Munir, who acted as mediators, also agree to peace talks but the fire of war is not subsiding. It is expected that the second phase of peace talks will begin in Islamabad on Monday. Till the last news was received, US Vice President JD Vance was about to reach Pakistan. Earlier, Iran had said that we will not hold talks until America lifts the blockade of Hormuz.
Pakistan then contacted the Iranian President and appealed for talks to begin. By Monday evening, Iranian representatives began to show a softer stance toward participating in the talks. Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that they would end the war with understanding and respect. Meanwhile, the first phase of peace talks is set to conclude on April 22nd. Both the US and Iran are claiming a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US troops have imposed a blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The issue also flared up when the US seized a Chinese ship approaching Iran. Two days earlier, an Indian cargo ship was fired upon by Iran, but the firing was later ruled accidental. This atmosphere clearly indicates that preparations are underway for peace talks.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri and advocated for creating an environment for peace talks. The world is in a dilemma, with talks of peace and an atmosphere of tension coexisting. No one knows which way the peace talks will turn. Iran’s Army Chief Amir Hakimi is saying that our forces will face the enemy until their last breath. We are prepared to fight on land, air, sea, and on every front. We are increasing our military strength every day. On the other hand, the US blockade of Hormuz suggests that it is preparing to prolong the war if peace efforts fail. With a military blockade, an economic blockade, and calls for peace in between, the entire war scenario has become not only complex but also complex. The maritime blockade is even more dangerous because it impacts the supply of crude oil and gas to other countries.
20 percent of the world’s crude oil and gas is supplied to most countries through this route. The Strait of Hormuz used to be packed with containers and cargo ships, but for the past few days, only three ships have been able to pass through. Even if representatives from both countries sit at the negotiating table in Islamabad, how can the war stop if there is no intention? Iran has warned of tightening its blockade if the dispute continues. If Pakistan is unable to secure a permanent ceasefire, it will try to extend the ceasefire, but no one knows whether both sides will agree to this.
Neither side is showing flexibility on Iran’s 10-point plank or America’s 15-point plank. Trump is determined to seize Iran’s uranium at any cost. Is there any possibility of peace in the current situation? America doesn’t want to withdraw from the war without a semblance of victory, and Iran, even after suffering losses in the war, is unwilling to compromise on its terms. Only time will tell whether the peace talks will be successful.