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Iran Envoy Holds Talks with Pakistan PM Following Ceasefire Extension
(MENAFN) Reza Amiri Moghadam met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and ongoing peace efforts, following the extension of a ceasefire by the United States, according to reports.
A statement from the Pakistani prime minister’s office said the two sides reviewed the “ongoing regional situation and peace efforts,” though no further details of the meeting were released.
The diplomatic engagement comes after former US President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran, reportedly to allow time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal,” following a request from Pakistani officials involved in mediation efforts.
Islamabad has been playing a key role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran, with efforts aimed at enabling a second round of US-Iran talks expected to be held in Pakistan.
However, Iranian officials have said they will not participate in the upcoming negotiations unless the United States ends what they describe as an “illegal” blockade of Iranian ports.
The planned talks had been expected to take place this week in Islamabad, but Pakistani officials said Iran had not confirmed its attendance, despite Washington indicating it would send a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance.
According to reports, the United States has also called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which it says has faced severe disruption since late February. Iranian authorities briefly declared the waterway open before later reversing course amid escalating tensions.
The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing maritime and political disputes in the region.
A statement from the Pakistani prime minister’s office said the two sides reviewed the “ongoing regional situation and peace efforts,” though no further details of the meeting were released.
The diplomatic engagement comes after former US President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran, reportedly to allow time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal,” following a request from Pakistani officials involved in mediation efforts.
Islamabad has been playing a key role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran, with efforts aimed at enabling a second round of US-Iran talks expected to be held in Pakistan.
However, Iranian officials have said they will not participate in the upcoming negotiations unless the United States ends what they describe as an “illegal” blockade of Iranian ports.
The planned talks had been expected to take place this week in Islamabad, but Pakistani officials said Iran had not confirmed its attendance, despite Washington indicating it would send a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance.
According to reports, the United States has also called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which it says has faced severe disruption since late February. Iranian authorities briefly declared the waterway open before later reversing course amid escalating tensions.
The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue alongside ongoing maritime and political disputes in the region.
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