“Pakistani diplomats arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, hoping to keep the U.S.–Iran dialogue alive before the ceasefire that ended the Gaza war lapses on July 21.”

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When Diplomacy Becomes a PR Stunt: Pakistan’s Tehran Visit Amid Trump’s “Close‑to‑Over” War Rhetoric

Pakistani officials are pressing for more U.S.–Iran talks before the ceasefire ends, but the move is more about optics than substance—echoing the Trump administration’s brand‑centric messaging that has rattled allies and cost domestic politics.

Pakistani diplomats arrived in Tehran on Tuesday, hoping to keep the U.S.–Iran dialogue alive before the ceasefire that ended the Gaza war lapses on July 21. The AP notes that the delegation is “seeking to push for additional talks before the ceasefire ends,” a request that feels more like a public‑relations exercise than a substantive diplomatic advance.