US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire, Begin Talks in Pakistan
Key Takeaways
- Two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreed.
- Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan to host talks to finalize peace deal.
Ceasefire Announced
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
“The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with talks to finalise a peace deal set to begin in Pakistan’s Islamabad on Friday”
The truce will see Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran cast the ceasefire as a victory.
The Guardian noted Netanyahu was sidelined in US deliberations.
Regional and Global Reactions
China said it welcomes the agreement.
Russia declared the aggressive attack approach suffered a crushing defeat.
Israel's Defense Minister warned military would continue operations in Lebanon.
Markets reacted positively, with oil prices falling 13%.
Israel's Position
Netanyahu supported the ceasefire but said it does not cover Lebanon.
Israel's Defense Minister described operations against Hezbollah as the largest concentrated blow since Operation Beepers.
The Guardian quoted Israel's main opposition leader saying Netanyahu failed politically and strategically.
Pakistan's Mediating Role
Pakistan facilitated the ceasefire talks.
The Congress party described this as a severe setback for Modi’s diplomacy.
India's Ministry of External Affairs welcomed the ceasefire.
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