"Pakistan-Iran Standoff: Implications for Regional Security"

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to "de-escalate" tensions following a series of missile and drone strikes, with both countries emphasizing the need for close cooperation on counter-terrorism and a return to normalcy. Diplomatic ties, including the return of ambassadors, were also discussed. The tit-for-tat strikes, the largest cross-border intrusions in recent years, have raised concerns about wider instability, prompting calls for restraint from the United Nations.