Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited representatives from Iran and the United States to Islamabad for talks to ease tensions between them. This comes after reports that both sides have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
In a message shared on social media, he called the ceasefire a positive and wise step. He said that Iran, the United States, and their allies have agreed to stop fighting in all conflict areas, including Lebanon, starting right away. He also thanked both countries’ leaders for helping reduce tensions.
Sharif announced that Pakistan has invited both sides for further discussions on April 10 in Islamabad. These talks aim to find a long-term solution and settle remaining issues.
He expressed hope that these “Islamabad talks” will help bring lasting peace and stability to the region. He also said Pakistan will continue to support dialogue between the two sides.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said he agreed to delay planned military action against Iran for two weeks. He explained that this decision followed discussions with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir. Trump also said the delay depends on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz safely and immediately.
Both Tehran and Washington said they had agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate Iran was set to expire.
The war began when Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran that killed its supreme leader on February 28, sparking retaliatory attacks from Tehran on Gulf nations and Israel.
Overall, the planned talks in Islamabad are being viewed as an important step toward reducing conflict and promoting peace in the region.
