US EditionCommentary: US-Iran ceasefire is proof of Pakistan’s versatile diplomacy
- On Wednesday, April 8, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, a breakthrough brokered by Pakistan to halt major offensive operations.
- President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing after issuing threats against Iran, while Pakistan conveyed Washington's 15-point proposal to Tehran as a diplomatic intermediary.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi praised Pakistan's efforts, while Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the ceasefire includes Lebanon and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Delegations are expected to convene in Islamabad on Friday, April 10, to explore a more durable arrangement beyond the provisional two-week pause.
- Future negotiations face significant hurdles including uranium enrichment, sanctions, and post-war control of the Strait of Hormuz, with officials warning resolution will neither be quick nor easy.
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Pakistan to Host U.S.-Iran Negotiations Amid Ceasefire Tensions
Pakistan is preparing to host Iranian and U.S. delegations for negotiations in Islamabad—although Tehran’s participation remains uncertain following renewed military strikes in the region. The planned talks are under pressure thanks to strained relations between Israel and Lebanon, which threaten a fragile ceasefire involving Washington and Tehran. Security preparations have been stepped up in the Pakistani capital, with the luxury hotel expect…
Harsh accusations, ceasefire violations, and mistrust characterize the atmosphere as the US and Iran sit down at the negotiating table this weekend.
From Saturday, both sides want to discuss a possible end to the war in Iran. The possible problems are numerous – the most important questions and answers to the negotiations.
Pakistan has suddenly moved to the center of international politics: Islamabad is supposed to mediate in the Iran war between the US and Tehran.
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