US, Iran agree to extend ceasefire as Pakistan steps up mediation: report
The United States and Iran have “agreed” to extend a ceasefire ahead of the expiration of the 60-day deadline under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday, citing government sources in Pakistan. “Both sides have conveyed their consent to the mediators to extend the deadline,” a source told the Turkish news agency. “However, the two sides are exchanging…
US and Iran have reportedly agreed to extend a ceasefire beyond the 60-day deadline of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, according to sources cited by Anadolu Agency. The extension comes as Pakistan steps up its mediation efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between the two nations, which began with US and Israeli strikes in February and Iran's retaliatory actions.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conveyed a message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iran's leadership during his visit to Tehran, informing them of Pakistan's continuous communication with Gulf countries, Iran, and the US. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also indicated that the US and Iran are nearing an arrangement that could ease tensions and potentially impact energy markets.
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- Iran denies talks on ceasefire extension dailytimes.com.pk
- Iran denies talks with US on extending ceasefire english.ajel.sa
