Diplomats, military and service attachés, US officials, and members of the Pakistani-American community gather for an occasion whose formal message centres on defence, sovereignty, and national resolve.
US says attack aimed at preventing Iran from launching more sea mines into Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it struck two US military air bases with ballistic missiles in Jordan; UAE denies Iranian claim of attack on base.
"My emphatic recommendation to the rulers of Islamic countries, especially the countries of West Asia and the Gulf, is to identify your real enemy, understand his plan and confront it," he says.
FO spokesperson demands "tangible actions" from Kabul on counterterrorism rather than assurances; rejects former Indian defence chief's remarks on 2025 conflict.
Tehran continues to make full reopening of the Strait conditional on US concessions, particularly as the US imposes a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.
Diplomatic sources point to "softer than expected" sanctions, say Islamabad taking the lead in conveying messages from Tehran to Washington, and vice versa.
CDF Munir holds meetings with Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf and Rezaei; ISPR says discussions focused on preventing further escalation, reopening of Hormuz, swift end to conflict.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, continuing efforts to bring peace and security to region.
