A major development has emerged in the ongoing Middle East conflict, as the United States reportedly suffered losses despite earlier claims of striking over 11,000 targets in Iran without damage. An E-3 AWACS surveillance aircraft was damaged at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia, allegedly during an Iranian counterattack. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway in Islamabad, where foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt have gathered for a two-day meeting aimed at exploring peace options. The conflict, which began on February 28 with strikes by the US and Israel, has now entered its second month with no clear end in sight. While Iran has suffered heavy damage, it has also retaliated strongly, impacting both US and Israeli assets. Amid the war, Donald Trump continues to claim victory, though international reports suggest otherwise. Questions are rising over the strategic outcomes of the conflict and whether mediation efforts, including involvement of Pakistan, can help de-escalate tensions.

