Web Desk: Pakistan has emerged as a central mediator in de-escalating a looming military confrontation between the United States and Iran, following a high-stakes diplomatic intervention by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The breakthrough resulted in a temporary two-week ceasefire, which U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his social media platform, Truth Social. While claiming a strategic victory for his administration, President Trump also shared an official statement from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who credited the Pakistani leadership with averting a wider Middle East crisis.
In the shared statement, Araghchi expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir, praising their “successful diplomacy” and pivotal role in bridging the gap between Washington and Tehran. The diplomatic breakthrough reportedly gained momentum after Pakistan formally requested a de-escalation, leading the U.S. to present a 15-point negotiation framework.
In response, President Trump signaled his willingness to accept Iran’s 10-point counter-proposal as a baseline for future talks. Following this development, Tehran clarified its position, stating that its armed forces will cease all defensive operations provided that external attacks against Iranian interests are halted immediately.
Furthermore, the agreement includes a significant provision regarding maritime security. Iran has indicated that a safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be guaranteed for two weeks, though it emphasized that this arrangement remains subject to technical coordination with the Iranian military.
Officials in Tehran described these measures as a strategic step toward reducing regional tensions and resolving long-standing disputes through structured dialogue. Meanwhile, international observers are closely monitoring whether this Pakistani-brokered window of peace can transition into a long-term diplomatic settlement.
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