Iranian president lands in Pakistan as US-Iran teams work to finalize a war-ending deal
Pakistan said the 60-day roadmap includes a Lebanon de-confliction cell and a Strait of Hormuz contact channel as technical talks continue in Switzerland.
- On Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad for a state visit, receiving a 21-gun salute and ceremonial flypast in his first overseas trip since the United States-Iran conflict began in February.
- The visit expresses Tehran's appreciation for Pakistan's mediating role in the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,' a June 18 framework agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at de-escalating the regional conflict.
- Authorities implemented strict security measures across Islamabad, closing the Red Zone and directing federal employees to 'work from home,' while The Islamabad High Court suspended judicial work for Tuesday.
- During the day-long visit, Pezeshkian will meet President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to review the 'full spectrum' of bilateral relations, including energy, trade, and border security.
- The broader peace framework faces uncertainty as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to maintain military operations, raising questions about whether the agreement will hold.
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Iranian leaders showcase new confidence with travel spree
Just months after suffering the most widespread assassination campaign in modern history, Iran’s leadership has reemerged in the public sphere, showcasing its new confidence with international visits. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his first trip abroad since the war began in late February on Tuesday, landing in Pakistan with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a delegation. The trip appeared to be less than urgent, with both sides por…
No double standards over Iran having ballistic missiles, says Pakistan's PM
No double standards over Iran having ballistic missiles, says Pakistan's PM Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that there should be no double standards where some countries are permitted to have ballistic missiles while Iran is not. Sharif told reporters that there was no mention of ballistic missiles in the memorandum of understanding agreed between the US and Iran because it was “never on the table”. “Convey my message t…
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