Pakistan Brokers Iran-US Ceasefire as Trump Orders Two-Week Pause

Less than 24 hours after the ceasefire, Pakistan's Prime Minister confirmed US and Iranian delegations would visit for talks.

Iranian President Pezeshkian confirmed Tehran's participation in Pakistan-offered peace talks.

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Sharif called this a shining moment in Pakistan’s history and praised coordination between political and military hierarchies.

The White House named Vice President Vance, envoy Witkoff, and Jared Kushner to lead the talks.

Trump told the New York Post Vance might not attend due to security concerns.

The two-week ceasefire was announced amid confusion over whether it included Lebanon.

Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia said the pause would extend to Lebanon; Israel and the White House denied this.

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Israeli strikes killed between 180 and 260 people in Lebanon on Wednesday, the deadliest single day despite the ceasefire.

Trump conditioned the truce on Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Sharif publicly thanked China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar for their support.

“Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with the United States, with its National Security Council saying talks with Washington will begin in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Friday, based on Tehran’s 10-point proposal”

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China and Pakistan issued a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire.

A four-way meeting of foreign ministers was held without American, Israeli, or Iranian representation.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a mutual defense pact.

Debate emerged over who would lead a longer-term peace process.

Trump insisted the US would end Iranian terror through military power and force.

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Iran had demanded US-Israeli forces leave Iranian territory before talks could start.

Pakistan, often overshadowed by regional powers, stepped forward in a major diplomatic role.