Pakistani officials, led by Army Chief Asim Munir, are mediating between Iran and the United States to secure a renewed agreement and extend the fragile ceasefire.
A Pakistani delegation, headed by Army Chief Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to facilitate discussions between Iran and the United States. This effort aims to arrange a fresh round of negotiations following an initial unsuccessful round in Islamabad. The delegation also includes Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently on a diplomatic tour in Saudi Arabia. The mediation is driven by the impending expiration of the ceasefire on April 22nd and a desire to extend it. Pakistani officials are hoping to leverage regional partnerships to encourage the US to re-engage in talks with Iran. US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism, anticipating a deal within the next two days and praising the efforts of Army Chief Munir. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the likely resumption of talks in Pakistan, further emphasizing the positive outlook. However, tensions remain high. The United States continues to enforce a naval blockade on all Iranian ports, a move Iran’s military deems a violation of the ceasefire. This blockade has already deterred nine ships from entering Iranian ports. In response, Iranian Commander Ali Abdollahi threatened to disrupt trade routes in the Red Sea and through the Gulf and Sea of Oman if the blockade is not lifted. The negotiations are focused on resolving key disputes, including Iran’s nuclear program, control of the Strait of Hormuz, and compensation for damages incurred during the conflict. Despite progress, mediators face resistance from all sides, highlighting the complexity of reaching a sustainable agreement. DATA: Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Sources: Based on reporting from Al Jazeera
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