US-Iran Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan Sets Stage for Islamabad Talks

Trump announced a two-week ceasefire just minutes before a self-imposed deadline to destroy Iran's civilisation was set to expire.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the ceasefire on X.

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Trump claimed Iran would allow unimpeded transit through the Strait of Hormuz, while Araghchi said passage would need to be done under Iranian armed forces' auspices.

The ceasefire came after nearly six weeks of bombing that began with US-Israeli strikes killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Pakistan emerged as the unlikely diplomatic broker who persuaded two mortal enemies to sit down for direct talks.

Trump credited the ceasefire to conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.

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Iran shares a 900-kilometre border with Pakistan and deep historical, cultural, and religious links.

The US-Iran talks in Islamabad are set to begin April 10.

The American delegation will be led by Vice President JD Vance.

The Iranian side will be headed by Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

The talks will address a 10-point Iranian proposal covering nuclear program, security, and sanctions.

Israel disputed the ceasefire's scope, claiming it does not include Lebanon.

Iran insisted passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be coordinated with its forces.

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Public statements diverged on core deal points such as uranium enrichment.