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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Pakistani Ambassador Warns of Global Consequences from US-Iran Escalation

Aug 05, 2026 03:44 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,US-Iran relations,energy security,Pakistan,Russia

Summary

Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi stated that an escalation between the US and Iran would have significant global consequences, specifically citing the region's critical role in global oil and LNG supplies. This diplomatic statement highlights international concern regarding potential economic disruption stemming from direct confrontation between major powers in the Persian Gulf.

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Faisal Niaz Tirmizi recalled that 22% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies came from the Persian Gulf

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced as a party to potential escalation with Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Referenced as a party to potential escalation with the US.

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