An oil tanker was struck off Oman’s coast, disabling its engine but leaving the crew unharmed — a chilling reminder of the Strait of Hormuz’s perilous waters. Amid rising tensions, Pakistan’s military leadership held high-stakes talks in Tehran to mediate between Iran and the U.S., pushing for de-escalation and reopening the vital waterway. Meanwhile, the U.S. plans to broaden sanctions on Iranian-linked entities in China, sparking Beijing’s warning that such moves could inflame regional instability and hurt global trade. Diplomacy and pressure collide as the world watches for signs of peace in one of the planet’s most volatile chokepoints.

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