In a recent meeting between the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan, both sides expressed deep concern over the deterioration of the situation in Iran, calling on the United States and Iran to cease fire and resume talks as soon as possible. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar says Pakistan has consistently pursued a foreign policy centered on peace and cannot afford another conflict on its borders. In an interview with The Hub, she argues that the Iran conflict was "a war of choice" rather than necessity, warning that such wars inevitably produce unintended consequences. She also calls on the United States to rethink its engagement in the region and devote greater attention to domestic priorities and global public goods.