diplomacyTuesday, May 12, 20262 sources
Pakistani Ambassador Urges US to Suspend Operation in Strait of Hormuz
Pakistani Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi called on the United States to halt military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the need for a solution acceptable to both parties. The request came amid escalating regional tensions, with the ambassador highlighting the critical importance of maintaining the strategic waterway.
Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, representing Pakistan, directly addressed the United States on May 12, 2026, urging the suspension of military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated, 'Now everything has come down to opening the Strait of Hormuz,' according to one report. In another statement, he expressed hope that both sides would reach an understanding and a solution acceptable to all parties. The remarks were made during diplomatic discussions in Islamabad, where the ambassador conveyed his concerns about the potential consequences of continued military activity in the region.
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StateTASSMay 12, 07:51 PM
Islamabad requests US to suspend operation in Strait of Hormuz — ambassadorFaisal Niaz Tirmizi expressed hope that both sides will come to an understanding and a solution acceptable to both of them and the entire world will be reached
StateTASSMay 12, 06:49 PM
US not to launch new military operation against Iran — Pakistani ambassador"Now everything has come down to opening the Strait of Hormuz," Faisal Niaz Tirmizi noted