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Iranian state media warned of military measures if the United States continues to seize ships with connections to Iran. A commentator noted that maintaining infrastructure will require procuring spare parts and external inputs. The source suggested that the current blockade may be long-lasting and requires strategic supply chain management to sustain operations. The US President stated that Iranian oil storage and pipelines are at risk of explosion due to an inability to export. The situation involves potential land-based export routes for Iran through Pakistan, which is described as a Chinese client state. President Trump stated online that Iran must come to reason following the Tuesday seizure of 35 Iranian persons and organizations. Reports indicate that maritime blockades in certain sea routes are being viewed as a form of military action.

A former leader in Pakistan is currently in jail facing multiple corruption charges. One primary charge involves a quid pro quo arrangement with a major real estate baron regarding a fine.

Pakistani authorities are expected to receive a revised negotiation proposal from Israel within several days. The report, cited from CNN, suggests Pakistan has stepped in to mediate the process. The outcome of the proposal remains uncertain as officials await the document. A new Iranian proposal is expected to be transmitted today, according to the source. The news follows reports regarding the potential contents of the incoming document. The specific details of the proposal have not yet been disclosed. A report suggests that if a revised negotiation proposal arrives, it may involve simultaneous actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz blockade and US external blockade efforts. The proposal could also address Iran's previous actions. Kazim Garipobadi reported that Pakistan has been handed a 14-point plan to conclude a conflict while acting as a mediator in contacts with the United States.

Mediators in Pakistan expect to receive a revised Iranian proposal regarding the current war within days, according to CNN sources. The development follows ongoing mediation efforts.

Multiple oil marketing companies submitted fraudulent claims worth billions of dollars. The Senate Standing Committee Cabinet Secretariat, chaired by Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, received this information during a briefing.

Pakistan's IT Minister stated the government is focusing on cybersecurity as the nation transitions toward a digital economy.

Planned talks between the United States and Iran have collapsed. US President Donald Trump stated that Iran had brought unacceptable proposals. This cancellation led to the US delegation's trip to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, being called off. Russian President Putin also conveyed Moscow's interest in continuing to strengthen ties with Iran, responding to a recent letter from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The German Chancellor expressed doubts about the US strategy. The Iranian foreign minister, Aragji, met with the Kremlin chief in St. The collapse is attributed to proposals deemed unacceptable by one or both parties. The specific nature of these proposals remains undisclosed.

A planned direct contact between Iran and US representatives in Pakistan was canceled after President Donald Trump decided to call off the visit of special envoys. Analysts suggest Russia's role as a mediator or strategic partner may be strengthened due to the lack of stable dialogue channels between the US and Iran.

Iran has delivered a new proposal to Pakistan, a mediator country, aimed at ending its conflict with the United States. The Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan, Mugaddam, stated on May 3 that a new negotiation proposal intended to end the US-Iran conflict has been submitted to Pakistan. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that U.S. President Trump's remarks regarding Congress and a new proposal to Iran indicate an inevitable pursuit of unattainable military actions against Iran. The report from Iran's Islamic Republic of Broadcasting on May 3rd indicates that communication, transportation, electricity, and public services remain normal in Tokhelun. No intelligence regarding casualties or building collapses has been received. The Iranian side has shown no signs of changing the designated mediator. The Iranian news agency revealed a 14-point proposal aimed at ending the war.

Experts note that Pakistan possesses a unified army, contrasting with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC is described as a multi-layered network within Iran. This distinction is considered a point in understanding the political and military landscape.