“Risk posture: Guarded but improving. Core reasoning: 1. Mechanics pillar registers a high-decibel threat (a former envoy’s remark about bombing Delhi/Mumbai if U.S. strikes Pakistan’s nukes). Because the speaker is no longer in government and no corroborating operational moves are detected, the statement is assessed as rhetorical, not an imminent war plan. 2. Mood and Map pillars show sustained diplomacy: Pakistan positions itself as a mediator for U.S.–Iran talks; regional foreign ministers converge on Islamabad; Iran allows more Pakistani-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz. These moves point to de-escalation incentives and increased international scrutiny on Pakistan’s behaviour. 3. No active divergences remain: the lone bellicose comment (mechanics) is outweighed by broad, multi-source evidence of diplomatic engagement (mood) and practical maritime cooperation (map). Thus the system converges on a guarded outlook rather than an acute crisis. Projection: Continued diplomatic activity is likely in the short term, keeping regional tensions manageable. Isolated incendiary rhetoric may persist but is unlikely to translate into near-term kinetic action unless a major external trigger occurs.”