On Saturday, Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce enacted SRO 691(I)/2026, allowing the transit of goods to Iran through six designated routes. This decision comes amid heightened tensions as the US Treasury announced fourteen new sanctions against Iranian entities under Operation Economic Fury. The transit order effectively creates a legal loophole in the US naval blockade imposed by President Donald Trump, which had left 3,000 containers stranded at Karachi port. This move positions Pakistan uniquely as it mediates US-Iran ceasefire talks, even as it receives support from Saudi Arabia to isolate Iran. Retired US Colonel Lawrence Sellin criticized Pakistan's actions, stating that they assist Iran in circumventing the blockade. Field Marshal Asim Munir plays a crucial role in navigating these complex diplomatic waters, managing both back-channel communications and formal negotiations.