WASHINGTON: The White House has confirmed that Lebanon is not included in the recently announced two-week ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, even as Israel intensifies airstrikes across Lebanese territory. Read More: US–Iran Ceasefire Deal: What Comes Next? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the truce applies strictly to Washington and Iran, clarifying […]
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Zardari terms ceasefire timely step for ‘dialogue, restraint’
President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday welcomed the cease-fire, reached this morning between the United States and Iran, terming it a timely step that offers space for dialogue, restraint and a more stable regional environment. The president, in a statement, said that Pakistan had consistently worked, in good faith, for de-escalation. “We did it for […]
Punjab CM welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, praises Pakistan’s role in global peace
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as a significant step toward global peace. In her statement on Wednesday, she congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their sincere and unparalleled efforts in promoting peace at the global level. She […]
Tarar calls ceasefire role a historic moment for Pakistan
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday described the day as one of the most important in Pakistan’s history, following the country’s diplomatic role in helping broker a ceasefire between Iran and the United States. Speaking in the National Assembly, he said the nation is thankful to Almighty Allah for giving […]
Pakistan’s diplomacy wins global praise after US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough
As the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran reached an agreement on a two-week ceasefire, world leaders warmly welcomed the long-awaited development, particularly praising Pakistan’s effective mediation, which helped avert a catastrophic escalation in the region. During the US-Iran war, Pakistan emerged as a key diplomatic player as the country avoided taking sides, […]
Iran to open Strait of Hormuz for two weeks amid ceasefire
Iran has announced that it will open the strategic Strait of Hormuz to all countries for a period of two weeks following a ceasefire understanding with the United States, signaling a significant step toward easing regional tensions. Read More: Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the decision […]
Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Iran-US Ceasefire, Invites Talks in Islamabad on April 10
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has invited delegations from Iran and the United States (US) to Islamabad for talks aimed at resolving ongoing tensions, following a reported agreement on an immediate ceasefire. Read More: When the World Held Its Breath, Pakistan Chose Dialogue over War In a statement shared on social media, the premier expressed satisfaction […]
Netanyahu urged Trump not to pursue ceasefire during a phone call: Israeli official
An Israeli official has claimed that Benjamin Netanyahu urged Donald Trump not to pursue a ceasefire during a recent phone call, amid escalating tensions in the region. Read More: Netanyahu signals possibility of a ceasefire after Trump Iran move According to the official, Netanyahu expressed concerns over any move toward a ceasefire, arguing that it could undermine strategic objectives. In […]
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire and instead presents key demands
Iran has rejected a proposed temporary ceasefire and instead outlined a set of key demands, signaling a firm stance amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: US, Iran weigh ceasefire as Trump sets deadline According to officials in Tehran, Iran has called for a permanent resolution to the conflict rather than a short-term truce. The country has also demanded the […]
Netanyahu signals possibility of a ceasefire after Trump Iran move
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at the possibility of a ceasefire in the region following remarks by former US President Donald Trump about stepping back from the Iran conflict. Read More: Netanyahu to press Trump on Iran, Gaza talks According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu has begun shaping public discourse in a way that suggests the war […]