Iran mediation falters; regional war risk rises, potential undersea cable threat emerges

Mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran appear to be stalling, increasing the risk of a broader regional conflict. The piece raises the possibility of attacks on undersea internet cables, which would mark a significant escalation in asymmetric warfare. Tehran may be calculating that prolonging tensions weakens the US position ahead of elections, while Russia's interests in Ukraine could complicate its mediation role with Iran. Pakistan faces a delicate balancing act between its ties with Tehran and defense commitments to Saudi Arabia.

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