'Mediator' Pakistan left embarrassed: Begs for new Middleman to deal with Trump

Pakistan has sought assistance from Singapore to help repatriate seafarers from Iranian-linked ships seized by the United States amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Ishaq Dar also coordinated with Iran over the detained crews, highlighting the widening diplomatic fallout of the U.S.–Iran maritime confrontation. The episode underscores how regional tensions are increasingly affecting third countries and global shipping networks.