diplomacyWednesday, August 5, 2026event Aug 52 sources
Pakistani Ambassador Warns US-Iran Escalation Could Have Global Consequences
Pakistani Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi in Moscow warned that escalating tensions between the United States and Iran could have global consequences. He highlighted the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf, noting that 22% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies originate from the region. The warning comes amid heightened diplomatic and military activity between the two nations.
On August 5, 2026, Pakistani Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi addressed the Russian media, stating that the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran could have far-reaching effects on global stability. He emphasized that the Persian Gulf, a critical hub for energy resources, accounts for 22% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. This statement was made during a press briefing in Moscow, where Tirmizi also referenced the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, signed in June, which he claimed confirmed Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the region.
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StateTASSAug 5, 12:44 PM
US-Iran escalation to have global consequences — Pakistani ambassador to RussiaFaisal Niaz Tirmizi recalled that 22% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies came from the Persian Gulf
StateTASSAug 5, 02:50 AM
US, Iran engaged in closed contacts regarding conflict — Pakistani ambassador to MoscowFaisal Niaz Tirmizi also emphasized that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed in June serves as confirmation of Pakistan's effective mediating role