Pakistan successfully mediated a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US after intense diplomatic efforts, averting imminent escalation. The agreement came hours before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for escalated attacks on Iran, which he had threatened would lead to catastrophic consequences.
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Pakistan successfully mediated a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US after intense diplomatic efforts. The agreement came hours before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for escalated attacks on Iran.
- Pakistan's last-ditch diplomacy secured temporary truce
- Ceasefire brokered hours before Trump's ultimatum expired
- Talks to begin in Islamabad with high-level delegations from both sides
- Key disagreements remain over Lebanon and Iranian demands
According to multiple reports, Pakistani officials engaged in frantic negotiations involving top leaders from all sides, including Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. The breakthrough followed an Iranian strike on a Saudi petrochemical facility that threatened to derail weeks of back-channel diplomacy (Reuters).
The ceasefire agreement was secured after what sources described as intense, breathless hours of negotiation. Pakistan's military and civilian leadership remained engaged through the night, speaking to senior US and Iranian officials until Trump announced the breakthrough (The Guardian). The deal includes a temporary halt to hostilities and direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Key disagreements remain over the inclusion of Lebanon in the ceasefire and Iran's demands for recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these issues, both sides have agreed to send high-level delegations to Islamabad for talks beginning on Friday (Al Jazeera). The US delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance, while Iran will be represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Analysts describe Pakistan's role as a significant diplomatic achievement, positioning the country at the center of major diplomatic efforts in the region. The ceasefire has already had immediate impacts, with oil prices dropping by 16 percent and preparations being made for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz (Al Jazeera).
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