US EditionUS Envoy, Naqvi Discuss Ties
- On Thursday, the U.S. Secretary of State and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke by phone to discuss efforts aimed at fostering lasting peace between Israel and Iran amid ongoing regional challenges.
- The call followed Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran, which triggered retaliatory strikes and raised alarms in a region already tense since Israel's Gaza war began in October 2023.
- During the call, Rubio asserted that Iran must be prevented from obtaining or building a nuclear weapon, reaffirming U.S. objectives to curb nuclear proliferation while recognizing Pakistan’s influence in the region’s affairs.
- Earlier this week, President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Last week, he held discussions at the White House with Pakistan’s top military leader, Field Marshal Asim Munir, noting that Pakistan has a deeper understanding of Iran than many other nations.
- These diplomatic engagements signal an increased U.S. effort involving Pakistan to stabilize the Middle East and maintain regional security amid continuing tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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US envoy, Naqvi discuss ties
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US talks to Pakistan on ’durable peace between Israel and Iran’
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US talks to Pakistan about promoting 'durable peace between Israel and Iran'
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