Tensions in West Asia are hitting a critical point as Iran signals a conditional willingness to engage in talks with the United States, using Pakistan as a key diplomatic bridge. This comes in the wake of a deadly strike on Bandar Khamir port, which killed five people and triggered sharp accusations from Tehran against the US-Israel alliance. Sources indicate that Iran has laid down five non-negotiable conditions, including firm security guarantees against future strikes and an immediate halt to ongoing military operations. While the door to diplomacy is not fully open, it’s no longer shut either.