The U.S. State Department and White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to intensify its diplomatic efforts to persuade Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
The U.S. and Israel began the war on February 28 with aerial bombardments of Iran.
For now, cautious optimism over renewed talks is tempered by the reality that one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes remains under unprecedented strain.
Dar said all sides had expressed confidence in Pakistan’s role, adding that China "fully supports" the initiative.
Iranian attacks have effectively closed the Strait, which carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas.
Asian markets were in a wary mood on Monday as the Gulf hostilities kept oil prices elevated. Brent rose 0.1% to $103.27 a barrel, while U.S....
Trump told reporters on Friday the U.S. Navy will "soon" start escorting tankers through the waterway.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 63.64 |
| 1 EUR |  | 73 |
| 1 PND |  | 84.90 |
| 1 AED |  | 16.98 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.39 |
| 1000 INR |  | 746 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.36 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 221 |
