From Oil Shock to Health Crisis: Pakistan’s Mediation in the US-Israel-Iran War  An International Relations Analysis

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  • Abdullah Ishtiaq Monitoring, Analysis, Evaluation, Human Resources, Community Developer Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70765/5zmf7v86

Keywords:

Iran war; Strait of Hormuz; humanitarian crisis; Pakistan mediation; international political economy; peace and conflict studies; global health security.

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, which began on 28 February 2026. It examines the conflict through multiple lenses: military escalation, economic disruption (particularly the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz), the unfolding humanitarian and health crisis, and the diplomatic role of Pakistan as a mediator. Drawing on empirical data from international organizations and scholarly literature on International Relations and peace and conflict studies, the article argues that the war represents a fundamental breakdown of the liberal international order and a catastrophic failure of preventive diplomacy. It concludes with policy recommendations for de‑escalation, humanitarian relief, and long‑term regional security architecture.

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Author Biography

  • Abdullah Ishtiaq, Monitoring, Analysis, Evaluation, Human Resources, Community Developer

    Abdullah, Son of Muhammad Ishtiaq Hussai, lives in Mardan city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He did his BA in Political Science and Sociology from Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan. He has done his M.A. in International Relations from the University of Peshawar, and submitted his thesis “Students' perspective on the role of Social Media in ISIS propaganda”, and now has done his M.Phil. from Abdul Wali khan University, Mardan. He is interested in working in Peace and Conflict, Political-Economic spectrum and its impacts on Pakistan, particularly the Socio-Economic perspective. 

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Published

2026-04-12

Data Availability Statement

The data supporting the findings of this study are derived from publicly available sources, including reports from the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the World Bank, Al Jazeera, Pakistan Today, Gulf Times, and other internationally recognized media outlets and academic publications cited in the references. All sources are openly accessible and have been properly cited. No primary data were collected for this study. The analysis is based entirely on secondary data from published literature and official reports. The corresponding author can provide details of data sources upon reasonable request.

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026): March

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From Oil Shock to Health Crisis: Pakistan’s Mediation in the US-Israel-Iran War  An International Relations Analysis. (2026). The Health Sciences AUS, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.70765/5zmf7v86