Dossier
Naysan Rafati
Coverage of Naysan Rafati in the Nexus archive.
- Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, but diplomatic efforts persist despite a collapsed ceasefire. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry denied abandoning mediation, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized diplomacy as a tool alongside military action. Regional mediators including Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt continue efforts to resume talks.