*IRAN: TOLD PAKISTAN IT WON'T ENTER IMPOSED TALKS UNDER BLOCKADE *IRAN ON X: TRUST WON'T BE BUILT WITHOUT ENDING HOSTILE ACTIONS

Iran has rejected entering negotiations with Pakistan under conditions of economic blockade, emphasizing that trust cannot be established without halting hostile actions, as stated on X. The impasse reinforces geopolitical risk in the region, potentially affecting energy and trade corridors linking South and West Asia. Markets are assessing the impact on regional capital flows and cross-border energy projects, particularly those involving Iranian gas exports or CPEC-linked infrastructure. Escalated tensions could weigh on investor sentiment toward frontier markets in the region, especially Pakistani sovereign debt and Iranian energy-linked equities. Traders will watch for any movement on diplomatic engagement or changes in sanctions-related policies as a near-term catalyst.

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