Pakistan Brokers US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire, Opening Negotiations

Pakistan brokered a surprise two-week US-Iran ceasefire after nearly six weeks of bombing.

“Islamabad, Pakistan – Just under 90 minutes remained until United States President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s “civilisation” late on Tuesday in Washington, DC, when he took to his favourite social media platform, Truth Social, again”

Al Jazeera

Trump announced he agreed to a ceasefire based on conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister and army chief.

Al Jazeera

Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed the ceasefire, calling Pakistan's leaders my dear brothers.

The Guardian described Islamabad as having almost lost hope before the deal.

The Express Tribune hailed it as a victory for diplomacy and dialogue.

Significant questions remained about the ceasefire's terms, including how the Strait of Hormuz would be managed.

Members of the Pakistani-led quadrilateral would facilitate the talks.

Asia Times

However, missile attacks and strikes on infrastructure continued across the region.

Israel and Iran exchanged fire as multiple Gulf states activated defenses.

Pakistan blamed Israel for trying to spoil the talks by attacking Tehran.

The ceasefire thrust Pakistan into an unexpected diplomatic centrality.

“How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran In the hours before the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US was announced, there were some small signs of hope from Pakistan”

BBC

Pakistan’s deepening ties with Saudi Arabia and coordination with the US suggest a loose strategic alignment.

Pakistan and Iran share more than 900 kilometers of border and relationships dating back to 1947.

The stakes were painfully clear for Pakistan's economy and national security.

Despite the ceasefire, risks persisted across the Gulf within hours.

Israeli strikes killed dozens of civilians in Tehran and Qom just hours before the ceasefire.

CNA

Pakistan had to balance facilitation with protecting Gulf partnerships.

The international community appeared cautiously optimistic.