Burgenstock'ta ABD-İran Barışı İçin 60 Günlük Yol Haritası
ABD ve İran, İsviçre'nin Burgenstock beldesinde Pakistan ve Katar arabuluculuğunda gerçekleştirilen görüşmeler sonucunda, 60 gün içinde nihai barış anlaşmasına varmayı hedefleyen bir yol haritası üzerinde anlaştı. Pazar günü başlayıp Pazartesi gününe uzayan müzakereler, daha önce imzalanan İslamabad Mutabakat Zaptı çerçevesinde yürütüldü. Pakistan Başbakanı Şahbaz Şerif ve İran Cumhurbaşkanı Pezeşkiyan'ın katıldığı açılışta tarafların barışa yönelik samimiyetine vurgu yapıldı. Arabulucuların ortak açıklamasında, teknik detayların belirlenmesinin ardından nihai anlaşmaya 60 gün içinde ulaşılmasının kararlaştırıldığı duyuruldu. Mutabakat aylardır süren çatışmaları sonlandırma potansiyeli taşırken, İsrail'in "mücadelemiz bitmedi" açıklaması, ABD'deki ara seçimler ve taraflar arasındaki derin güvensizlik ateşkesin kalıcılığını tehdit eden unsurlar olarak öne çıkıyor. Eşzamanlı olarak İran ve ABD, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda askeri çatışmaları önlemek için bir iletişim hattı kurdu. ABD ayrıca Lübnan'daki ateşkesi denetlemek üzere bir mekanizma oluşturdu. İran Cumhurbaşkanı Pezeşkiyan'ın Pakistan ziyaretinde bölgesel güvenlik yapısı çağrısı ve İslam ülkeleri arasında birlik vurgusu, diplomatik hareketliliğin genişlediğine işaret ediyor. Uzmanlar ise barış sürecinin "bozguncu" aktörlerce sekteye uğratılabileceği uyarısında bulunuyor.
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en güncel: 24 Tem- Diplomatik17 Haz 03:01
A tentative peace
IN a dramatic turn of events, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework for peace talks. While the details of the deal, reached after months of intense backchannel negotiations mediated by Pakistan and supported by other regional countries, have yet to be made public, this development has raised hopes of ending an irrational war that the US has lost. The tentative pact provides a space of 60 days to conclude a comprehensive peace agreement that remains a significant challenge. There’s still a long way to go before such an agreement is reached. There has been a noticeable shift in President Donald Trump’s previously aggressive tone; however, several complex issues need to be addressed during this period. These include deferred nuclear talks, the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, the release of frozen Iranian assets and the lifting of the sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, Israel’s refusal to participate in the process and its ongoing invasion of Lebanon could undermine peace negotiations. Bringing the two adversaries to the negotiating table has been a challenging diplomatic task for Pakistan. Support from regional countries has significantly helped Pakistan in this painstaking process. Although no breakthrough occurred during the first round of peace talks, known as the Islamabad Talks, held in April, the meeting helped diplomatic channels remain open. Pressure was also placed on the Trump administration by the Gulf countries to end the war, which has profoundly impacted the region. Building trust between the two sides remains a significant challenge. Regardless of the outcome of the peace talks, it is clear that the US has lost yet another war of its choosing. Operation Epic Fury, jointly launched by the Trump administration and Israel against Iran on Feb 28, failed to achieve any of its shifting objectives. Despite relentless bombings that wiped out much of Iran’s military infrastructure and eliminated key civil and military leaders, the operation failed to force Iran to capitulate. The US blockade of Iranian ports, intended to strangle the country economically, also proved ineffective. It is clear that the US has lost yet another war of its choosing. Trump miscalculated Iran’s resilience; it was not to be the easy victory he expected, similar to Venezuela. As a result, he had no choice but to agree to a framework for peace talks that were not on his terms, seemingly conceding many of Iran’s demands. Even the nuclear issue, which was presented as the justification for the attack on Iran, has been deferred to upcoming negotiations, effectively aiming to restore the pre-war status quo. Despite its losses, Iran has emerged much stronger from the conflict, and has become a symbol of defiance. A weakened Trump is now left to fight a political battle at home. The highly unpopular and irrational war has divided his support base between anti-interventionists and hawks, who feel disappointed by the peace negotiations. The economic costs of the conflict, evidenced by rising inflation, have further driven down his approval ratings to a historical low. Meanwhile, the war has alienated Washington’s Western allies, who have refused to support what they describe as an illegal conflict. The economies of these countries have been severely impacted, and recovery will take a long time, even with the potential end of hostilities. However, the most significant challenge for the Trump administration is how to prevent Israel, which initially pushed the US into this war, from undermining the peace negotiations. On the day the US-Iran deal was announced, Israel escalated its bombing campaign in Lebanon, claiming that the provisions of the agreement did not apply to it. The cessation of hostilities in Lebanon is reportedly a crucial part of the MoU; however, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the country would continue to occupy parts of Lebanon. Several Israeli government ministers have publicly denounced the agreement. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir argued that Israel should not accept it and called for the military to continue demolishing houses in southern Lebanon and push back the residents. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that the deal was detrimental to the world. Some media reports indicated that Trump exchanged harsh words during his conversation with Netanyahu. However, given Israel’s influence over America’s power structure, a rupture in relations between the two allies seems unlikely. Israel continues to pose the biggest threat to peace in the Middle East. The war has dramatically altered regional geopolitics, straining US relations with its Arab and Gulf allies, who have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliatory strikes on American military bases in their countries. These nations were entirely dependent on Washington for security but found themselves unprotected as Israel’s security was America’s main priority. While some of these countries initially supported the US-Israel war on Iran, their perspective shifted due to the security and economic costs they incurred. Trump’s recent statement that the US would, if necessary, act as a paid police force for the Middle East, reflects his typical business and transactional mindset. In an interview with the New York Times, he suggested making the US “the guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for 20 per cent of the region’s revenues, effectively proposing a mercenary role for America. The Gulf countries have already been paying billions of dollars to Washington for security, but this approach has not been effective. Trump’s latest proposal may prompt these countries to explore alternative regional security arrangements. There are already signs of rapprochement between Iran and the Gulf countries in the post-war regional landscape, which could be a positive development for regional peace and for preventing future conflicts. The latest US-Iran deal has opened channels for meaningful dialogue starting in Geneva this week and is aimed at resolving a conflict that has serious global implications. It is indeed a victory for diplomacy. The Strait of Hormuz has now been opened for shipping, and the lifting of the US naval blockade has begun to ease restrictions on sea traffic from Iran. The pressure on the global economy has eased, yet the process remains tentative, with many obstacles still in the way. The writer is an author and journalist. zhussain100@yahoo.com X: @hidhussain Published in Dawn, June 17th, 2026
- Diplomatik18 Haz 13:16
What the US-Iran deal means for West Asian security and Pakistan
The US and Iran have agreed to a basic framework. Whether this formal consensus translates into a concrete agreement is an open question. While Iran has officially declared the end of the war, Israel insists “our struggle has not yet ended”. Between these two statements lies all the space the spoilers need. The ceasefire was made possible by pragmatists. It will be threatened by apocalypticists. In Washington and Jerusalem, there are people at the helm of affairs who do not read this war as a security crisis to be resolved but a scheduled event — one that a ceasefire can delay but not, in their theology, prevent. For them, a deal is not a solution. It is an obstacle. And obstacles, in the eschatological imagination, are not negotiated around. They are removed. A changed world Whether the framework holds or collapses, one thing is clear: the West Asian security structure that existed on the morning of Feb 28, 2026, has ceased to exist. Firstly, South Asian and West Asian security complexes are no longer analytically separable, as once theorised by British political scientist Barry Buzan. Secondly, the war subjected regional alliances and client-patron relations to a stress test, and, to the surprise of many capitals, the old security arrangements proved to be holding nothing at all. Many in the Gulf relied on American security guarantees. And it was not for the first time that the American security umbrella failed to protect them against Israeli belligerence and Iranian retaliation. This shared sense of being treated as collateral rather than partners will continue to haunt the GCC-US relations for years to come. The GCC, meanwhile, did not respond to the recent war in unison. Instead, the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran deepened some older fault-lines among the Arab states of the Gulf region. In the Pakistani imagination, Saudi-UAE relations are often assumed to be a tight axis. This is no longer the case. These countries have experienced rifts and complete ruptures in the recent past, and the war has only consolidated them. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are proposing two distinct security mechanisms that carry significant implications for Pakistan. Where does Pakistan fit in? Saudi Arabia desires to see an extended role for Pakistan and Turkey while normalising its relations with Iran. The starting point was the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement Saudi Arabia signed with Pakistan on September 17, 2025 — just days after the Israeli strike on Doha. That particular act of aggression by Israel clearly demonstrated that Qatar’s status as a major non-NATO ally and host of the largest US base in the region could not shield it from external aggression. It has also nudged Doha to diversify its security arrangements, bringing it closer to the Saudi-Pakistan framework. There was also subsequent talk of widening this framework — reports suggested Pakistan signalled Turkey and Qatar may join the Saudi defence pact, which would essentially formalise a Riyadh-Ankara-Islamabad-Doha (RAID) mechanism. Abu Dhabi chooses a different route Abu Dhabi took the worst of Iran’s retaliation and answered with what American analysts termed a “defiant and forceful posture”, welcoming Israeli military assistance. Abu Dhabi’s response during the war has clearly illustrated that it is keen to integrate Israel and India into the Gulf security structure. There are apprehensions that Emirati-Israeli-Indian intelligence and security cooperation could facilitate covert activities elsewhere in the Gulf, with destabilising consequences for the GCC as a whole. A case in point is the arrest of eight former Indian naval officers caught spying for Israel in Qatar in 2022. All of the accused were sentenced to death in late 2023. It was only after personal intervention by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Qatari government released seven of the eight men in February 2024. At a time when the Gulf’s two most consequential powers are pulling regional security in opposite directions, the question of where Pakistan plants its flag is not an academic one. Millions of Pakistani livelihoods, billions in remittances, energy imports on deferred payments and the credibility of Islamabad’s emerging mediatory role all ride on the answer. What next for Pakistan? Recent history offers the clearest insights. Pakistan has avoided camp politics. The recalibration of its relationship with the United States and China over the past decade is the most instructive example: Islamabad has learned to navigate the US-China rivalry without taking sides. Pakistan’s insistence on strategic autonomy has been acknowledged at the highest level as something real, not rhetorical. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently dismissed the claim that Pakistan is a Chinese colony. In response to an Indian journalist, he emphasised that Pakistan is an independent, sovereign nation that maintains multi-faceted and diverse diplomatic ties across the globe rather than being solely aligned with or controlled by Beijing. Pakistan then walked the tightrope between Iran and the Gulf states during the most serious regional war in a generation — maintaining open channels to Tehran while standing publicly with Riyadh, mediating where others were merely spectating. The Saudi-UAE divergence over regional security presents a similar test. Pakistan’s historic ties with both countries run very deep — not merely at the level of diplomacy, but at the human level, where ties are hardest to sever. Nearly three million Pakistanis live and work across the two countries, sending home remittances that form a major pillar for Pakistan’s fragile economy. Pakistan will not choose between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — not because it lacks the courage to choose, but because it has learned, at some cost, that preserving both relationships is itself the strategy. This is exactly why Pakistan has prevented a public outcry over the UAE’s demand to return a USD3.5 billion loan, terming it a routine transaction with a brotherly nation. The no-camps policy has doctrinal backing. Pakistan’s National Security Policy 2022-26, the first ever publicly released by any Pakistani government, is explicit on this point — articulating a vision of “geo-economics over geopolitics,” of engagement with all major powers without subordination to any. In the fractured Gulf of 2026, that may be the most sophisticated position available. The old Gulf, predictable and broadly aligned, is not coming back. However, Islamabad has learned the hard way: choosing sides among friends is not a strategy.
- Güvenlik19 Haz 07:01
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva postponed
Switzerland said talks between the United States and Iran on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, as US Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva. The talks were set to take place under the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ signed between the US and Iran a day ago, after the two sides agreed on a 14-point accord on Monday. Under the deal, Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days. The talks, set for the mountaintop resort of Burgenstock, would not take place, Switzerland’s foreign ministry confirmed, but gave no details. “The planned talks between the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan have been postponed,” the Swiss foreign ministry said in a message to AFP. “Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks. The relevant preparatory work at Burgenstock is continuing,” it added, without providing a new date for the talks. In Washington, a White House spokesperson said, “The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now, the vice president is not departing tonight.” However, the official added, “We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible.” There was no immediate response from Iran, which had earlier said it was ready to begin technical talks after Thursday’s 14-point accord extended a tenuous ceasefire by at least 60 days. Iran’s negotiators first needed to see signs of the US implementing the interim deal, and there was no confirmation its delegation would travel to Geneva, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said before Vance’s Thursday announcement. Vance and the US delegation had been ready to depart as soon as plans were finalised. On Thursday, the US vice president had hinted at plans being unconfirmed, saying: “We think these technical negotiations are going to start sometime this weekend. That’s still the plan, but that could change.” US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, were set to meet at “Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement”, according to the Swiss foreign ministry. An official signing ceremony of the Islamabad MoU had also been in the works previously, with Geneva as the planned venue. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who signed the Islamabad MoU as the mediator, had said earlier this week that the ceremony would be held in Geneva and be hosted by Pakistan. However, the premier’s plans to travel to Geneva were cancelled on Thursday, with Deputy PM Ishaq Dar giving the reason that the signing had been “completed remotely”. US officials had also said they would hold a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland, but Iran’s foreign ministry had cast doubt on the plan, calling it unnecessary after both countries’ presidents signed the pact. The war, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli air attacks on Iran, has killed at least 7,000 people, sent energy prices soaring and shaken global markets. Throughout the conflict, Pakistan has remained actively involved in mediating for peace. It brokered a ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8 and also hosted historic direct talks between the two in Islamabad that month. Israel continues Lebanon attacks Israel, left out of the peace talks, has distanced itself from the US-Iran accord and kept up its attacks on Lebanon that it insists are targeted at Hezbollah, also raising questions about whether the agreement would hold. Fresh Israeli strikes on Friday in Lebanon, where more than a million people have been displaced by the fighting, killed at least 15, the state news agency NNA said. That raised doubt about how far Trump will go to force his wartime ally to halt an offensive he has now pledged to end. The deal calls for “permanent termination” of the war in Lebanon, but Israel has said it has no intention of withdrawing, instead depicting an expanded occupation zone in a new map. Trump has become openly critical of Israel’s operations in Lebanon, opening one of the biggest rifts between the two countries in decades. On Friday, Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would give a “decisive” response if the agreement was breached. Prospects of further talks In Washington, some of US President Donald Trump’s Republican allies in Congress questioned whether he had conceded too much in order to end the conflict, unpopular with most Americans in the run-up to mid-term elections in November. Trump had sworn to end the war only with Iran’s “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER”. But the memorandum signed with Iran instead provides relief from economic sanctions, unfreezes assets worth tens of billions of dollars and immediate US waivers for its exports of oil. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Trump had signed the deal “out of desperation” and signalled that approaching talks over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, among Trump’s stated reasons for starting the war, would not be easy. “If the American side wants to be too demanding, we will not accept it,” he said in a message. The deal gives negotiators 60 days to agree on the status of Iran’s nuclear programme, unless an extension is agreed, and set up a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran and other financial incentives. Vance said Washington would also seek to limit Iran’s long-range missiles. The growing cost of the war also drew the spotlight, as the US defence department told lawmakers it needed $80 billion to cover the costs and some unrelated bills, the Wall Street Journal said. When the US and Israel launched the war nearly four months ago, Trump said he aimed to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities to ensure it could never develop such weapons. Tehran has repeatedly denied that it aims to develop nuclear weapons, stating that its nuclear programme is only for civilian purposes. Trump also sought to end Tehran’s ability to strike its neighbours and prevent it from backing anti-Israel groups in the region, and at times called for regime change in Iran. None of those objectives had been met when Trump signed the agreement, in which Iran restated its decades-long assertion not to get or develop nuclear weapons. It also agreed to the onsite “down blending” of its highly enriched uranium stockpile and inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) member, rejecting Trump’s wish to remove the material from the country. US officials say the negotiations could still yield a strong agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme, aiming to better one dating from 2015 between Iran, the US and other countries that Trump tore up in his first term. But critics say Iran is in a stronger position now, having withstood a superpower attack, demonstrated its control of the Strait of Hormuz and gained valuable waivers to financial sanctions. Iran has said it will still exert control over Hormuz in partnership with Oman, its neighbour across the critical waterway, and intends to charge ships service fees that did not exist before the war, although not during the 60-day talks. Oil prices dipped on Friday as prospects brightened for more supply after tankers began moving through the reopening Strait, which had carried nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before the war. Additional input from AFP
- Diplomatik21 Haz 08:58
Iran-US talks to begin shortly as delegations arrive in Burgenstock
The Pakistani delegation headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Switzerland’s Burgenstock resort on Sunday, along with the Iranian and American teams, for ‘technical-level’ talks to iron out details of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The talks between the two parties are set to begin shortly, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said as delegations from the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar arrived at the venue. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan will hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the Foreign Office (FO) said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Diplomatik21 Haz 11:48
Qatar announces launch of US-Iran talks in Burgenstock
Talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan participating in a mediatory role, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday, with the heads of each delegation expected to address the meeting. In a statement, the foreign ministry expressed “its aspiration that these meetings will lead to the conclusion of a comprehensive and permanent agreement addressing all aspects covered in the Memorandum of Understanding”. The ‘technical-level’ talks seek to iron out the details of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the table will be discussions about the unfreezing of Iranian assets and sale of Iranian oil. The quadrilateral meeting follows bilateral meetings between the different parties participating in the talks. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan would hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Ahead of the quadrilateral meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir held a met the US negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance. The Pakistani delegation also met the Iranian delegation led by Parliamentary Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also part of the meeting. Delegations from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan had arrived at the venue on Sunday morning amid tight security and heavy media presence. A senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office told Dawn it is not yet confirmed if the Pakistani delegation will return today, the source added. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the FO said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Diplomatik21 Haz 11:55
US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan, Qatar kick off in Burgenstock
Talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan participating in a mediatory role, the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday, with the heads of each delegation expected to address the meeting. The ‘technical-level’ talks today seek to iron out the details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the table will be discussions about the unfreezing of Iranian assets and sale of Iranian oil. In a statement, the Qatari foreign ministry announced “the launch of the Lucerne Lake Summit and the first high-level committee meeting” between the four sides, which it hoped would “lead to reaching a comprehensive and permanent agreement that addresses all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.” The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that “technical and specialised groups have been formed to negotiate the final agreement’s clauses, which will cover all aspects of the Memorandum of Understanding.” “Additionally, follow-up groups have been established to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and track the progress achieved toward reaching the final agreement, reflecting the commitment of all parties to proceed in the negotiation process in good faith and with the goal of reaching a comprehensive and sustainable agreement.” The quadrilateral meeting follows bilateral and tripartite meetings between the different parties participating in the talks. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan would hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Ahead of the quadrilateral meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir held a met the US negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance. The Pakistani delegation also met the Iranian delegation led by Parliamentary Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also part of the meeting. Delegations from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan had arrived at the venue on Sunday morning amid tight security and heavy media presence. A senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office told Dawn it is not yet confirmed if the Pakistani delegation will return today, the source added. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the FO said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Diplomatik21 Haz 16:06
'Peace requires give and take': US-Iran talks underway in Burgenstock with mediators Pakistan, Qatar
As quadripartite negotiations between the United States and Iran kicked off in Burgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatar and Pakistan participating in a mediatory role, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoped for an outcome that would ensure peace, progress and prosperity globally. Addressing the opening ceremony ahead of the closed-door talks, PM Shehbaz said he was looking forward to productive talks, and expressed satisfaction that the joint efforts of everyone in involved in the peace process had culminated in the meet in Burgenstock. “I think here we are going to have wonderful discussions which will lead to, hopefully, very productive results in times to come,” he said. He thanked US President Donald Trump and VP JD Vance for their leadership, and praised Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir for his consistent efforts, perseverence and patience during the mediation process. US Vice President JD Vance told the press that “peace requires give and take”. “This is a historic meet. Never before have Iranian and American leadership met at such a high level outside of Islamabad,” he said. “What today really represents is the beginning of a technical negotiation that’s not going to solve every disagreement, but is going to allow us to sit together as teams, for the first time really in history, to figure out what matters most to the respective parties, to settle those issues, to solve those issues, and get to a better tomorrow,” he told reporters. “The reason why the political leadership of the respective countries is here is because we wanted to, first of all, set up the structure for these technical negotiations, and second of all, make sure that our teams have our full support and know they can always call on us to break through any barriers.” Thanking US President Donald Trump “for empowering us to find a diplomatic solution”, Vance said a great deal had “already been accomplished” and the team looked forward to seeing “how much more we can accomplish together”. “Can we change relations in the Middle East, or do we go back to doing things the old way?” he said. “Where Iran and the Gulf have had an unfriendly relationship, or Iran has been a driver of regional instability? We see a future where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity for everyone.” Vance said Trump is committed to a “full regional ceasefire”, including Lebanon. These kinds of ceasefires are always “a little bit messy”, but they had seen progress over the last few days, he added. Vance also shared appreciation for PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir, saying: “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir,” he said, adding that he had “probably talked to Field Marshal Munir more than anyone else over the last few months”. “If Iran is willing to give up nuclear weapon ambitions for the long term, the US is willing to transform relations with them,” he said. The president, he said, had urged him to “turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran, and to extend an outstretched hand”. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also speaking at the opening ceremony, thanked both the US and Iranian delegations for their efforts to make peace in the Middle East. “I think that everyone of you has highlighted how important and historic this is, not only on the security of the region but also for the security of the world and for the global economy,” the Qatari PM said. “I would like to thank all of you for your leadership and determination that put us in this room. This is not really the main celebration, this is just the beginning and I wish everyone all the best,” Al Thani said. He added that Qatar would remain dedicated to the partnership to support mediation efforts until a solution is reached. Before the start of their remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefly walked into the room and embraced PM Shehbaz, the White House Press Pool Reports said in a statement released on X. “He was there just a short time before walking out again and did not during that time interact with Vance, who was on the other side of the room,” it added. Technical groups to help negotiate MoU clauses: Qatar The ‘technical-level’ talks today seek to iron out the details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the table will be discussions about the unfreezing of Iranian assets and sale of Iranian oil. In a statement, the Qatari foreign ministry announced “the launch of the Lucerne Lake Summit and the first high-level committee meeting” between the four sides, which it hoped would “lead to reaching a comprehensive and permanent agreement that addresses all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.” The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that “technical and specialised groups have been formed to negotiate the final agreement’s clauses, which will cover all aspects of the Memorandum of Understanding.” “Additionally, follow-up groups have been established to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and track the progress achieved toward reaching the final agreement, reflecting the commitment of all parties to proceed in the negotiation process in good faith and with the goal of reaching a comprehensive and sustainable agreement.” He emphasized that the State of Qatar, as one of the mediating countries, will continue to work with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all concerned parties to create a positive environment that enables the negotiations to achieve their goals, based on its firm belief that dialogue and diplomacy represent the optimal path for conflict resolution and dispute settlement. The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson also appreciated the “important role” played by Pakistan as a partner and mediator, praising Islamabad’s “documented and continuous efforts in supporting the negotiation process”. He also expressed appreciation for Washington and Tehran’s commitment to finding a diplomatic solution, and for the support provided by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other friendly countries that “contributed to creating favorable conditions to push this process forward.” Delegations meet ahead of talks The quadrilateral meeting follows bilateral and tripartite meetings between the different parties participating in the talks. Iranian state television said that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s frozen assets. “A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue,” state broadcaster IRIB said in a report. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan would hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Ahead of the quadrilateral meeting, PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir met the US negotiating team, led by VP Vance. The Pakistani delegation also met the Iranian delegation led by Parliamentary Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also part of the meeting. Delegations from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan had arrived at the venue on Sunday morning amid tight security and heavy media presence. A senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office told Dawn it is not yet confirmed if the Pakistani delegation will return today, the source added. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the FO said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Diplomatik21 Haz 17:13
US, Iran genuinely want peace in the region: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while speaking to the press in Burgenstock, where US, Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani delegations gathered for peace talks on Sunday, praised the Iranian delegation’s cool-headedness, dignity and attempts at de-escalation. “I think they genuinely mean to promote peace in the region,” PM Shehbaz said of the Iranian leadership, adding, “So does President Trump.” “I have no second thoughts about the fact that he is a man of peace — He has demonstrated that during the war between Pakistan and India,” he said. The premier was optimistic about the “renewed friendship” with the US, and hoped it would grow into a relationship of close coordination and cooperation between the two countries. First round of talks Closed-door quadripartite negotations between the US and Iran kicked off earlier today, with Qatar and Pakistan participating in a mediatory role. As the talks began, Fox News reported US President Donald Trump had threatened Iranian leadership over closure of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that he maintains “a variety of options” at his disposal. Roughly 80 minutes into the talks, Iranian media reported a pause, with delegations withdrawing to hold internal consultations. Following the pause, Iran’s chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf in a statement on X dismissed US threats, cautioning Washington to “be careful”. He vowed that Tehran stood “ready to respond”. ‘Peace requires give and take’ Addressing the opening ceremony ahead of the closed-door talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoped for an outcome that would ensure peace, progress and prosperity globally. PM Shehbaz said he was looking forward to productive talks, and expressed satisfaction that the joint efforts of everyone in involved in the peace process had culminated in the meet in Burgenstock. “I think here we are going to have wonderful discussions which will lead to, hopefully, very productive results in times to come,” he said. He thanked US President Trump and VP JD Vance for their leadership, and praised Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir for his consistent efforts, perseverence and patience during the mediation process. US Vice President JD Vance told the press that “peace requires give and take”. “This is a historic meet. Never before have Iranian and American leadership met at such a high level outside of Islamabad,” he said. “What today really represents is the beginning of a technical negotiation that’s not going to solve every disagreement, but is going to allow us to sit together as teams, for the first time really in history, to figure out what matters most to the respective parties, to settle those issues, to solve those issues, and get to a better tomorrow,” he told reporters. “The reason why the political leadership of the respective countries is here is because we wanted to, first of all, set up the structure for these technical negotiations, and second of all, make sure that our teams have our full support and know they can always call on us to break through any barriers.” Thanking US President Donald Trump “for empowering us to find a diplomatic solution”, Vance said a great deal had “already been accomplished” and the team looked forward to seeing “how much more we can accomplish together”. “Can we change relations in the Middle East, or do we go back to doing things the old way?” he said. “Where Iran and the Gulf have had an unfriendly relationship, or Iran has been a driver of regional instability? We see a future where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity for everyone.” Vance said Trump is committed to a “full regional ceasefire”, including Lebanon. These kinds of ceasefires are always “a little bit messy”, but they had seen progress over the last few days, he added. Vance also shared appreciation for PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir, saying: “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir,” he said, adding that he had “probably talked to Field Marshal Munir more than anyone else over the last few months”. “If Iran is willing to give up nuclear weapon ambitions for the long term, the US is willing to transform relations with them,” he said. The president, he said, had urged him to “turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran, and to extend an outstretched hand”. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also speaking at the opening ceremony, thanked both the US and Iranian delegations for their efforts to make peace in the Middle East. “I think that everyone of you has highlighted how important and historic this is, not only on the security of the region but also for the security of the world and for the global economy,” the Qatari PM said. “I would like to thank all of you for your leadership and determination that put us in this room. This is not really the main celebration, this is just the beginning and I wish everyone all the best,” Al Thani said. He added that Qatar would remain dedicated to the partnership to support mediation efforts until a solution is reached. Before the start of their remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefly walked into the room and embraced PM Shehbaz, the White House Press Pool Reports said in a statement released on X. “He was there just a short time before walking out again and did not during that time interact with Vance, who was on the other side of the room,” it added. The media were ushered out of the meeting room as the talks began. Technical groups to help negotiate MoU clauses: Qatar The ‘technical-level’ talks today seek to iron out the details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the table will be discussions about the unfreezing of Iranian assets and sale of Iranian oil. In a statement, the Qatari foreign ministry announced “the launch of the Lucerne Lake Summit and the first high-level committee meeting” between the four sides, which it hoped would “lead to reaching a comprehensive and permanent agreement that addresses all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.” The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that “technical and specialised groups have been formed to negotiate the final agreement’s clauses, which will cover all aspects of the Memorandum of Understanding.” “Additionally, follow-up groups have been established to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and track the progress achieved toward reaching the final agreement, reflecting the commitment of all parties to proceed in the negotiation process in good faith and with the goal of reaching a comprehensive and sustainable agreement.” He emphasized that the State of Qatar, as one of the mediating countries, will continue to work with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all concerned parties to create a positive environment that enables the negotiations to achieve their goals, based on its firm belief that dialogue and diplomacy represent the optimal path for conflict resolution and dispute settlement. The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson also appreciated the “important role” played by Pakistan as a partner and mediator, praising Islamabad’s “documented and continuous efforts in supporting the negotiation process”. He also expressed appreciation for Washington and Tehran’s commitment to finding a diplomatic solution, and for the support provided by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other friendly countries that “contributed to creating favorable conditions to push this process forward.” Delegations meet ahead of talks The quadrilateral meeting follows bilateral and tripartite meetings between the different parties participating in the talks. Iranian state television said that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s frozen assets. “A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue,” state broadcaster IRIB said in a report. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan would hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Ahead of the quadrilateral meeting, PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir met the US negotiating team, led by VP Vance. The Pakistani delegation also met the Iranian delegation led by Ghalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also part of the meeting. Delegations from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan had arrived at the venue on Sunday morning amid tight security and heavy media presence. A senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office told Dawn it is not yet confirmed if the Pakistani delegation will return today, the source added. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the FO said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Diplomatik22 Haz 01:22
After hours-long talks in Burgenstock, US and Iran agree on roadmap to reach final peace deal in 60 days
After hours-long negotiations in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, the US and Iran agreed on a roadmap towards reaching a final peace deal in 60 days, a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar said on Monday. The talks began on Sunday and stretched into Monday, being held under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding that was signed between the two sides on Thursday. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also signed the breakthrough interim peace deal as a mediator, marking a significant step towards end a war that began in late February. ‘Genuinely mean to promote peace’ On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while speaking to the press in Burgenstock, praised the Iranian delegation’s dignity and attempts at de-escalation. “I think the genuinely mean to promote peace in the region,” PM Shehbaz said of the Iranian leadership, adding, “So does President Trump.” “I have no second thoughts about the fact that he is a man of peace — He has demonstrated that during the war between Pakistan and India,” he said. Delegations from the US and Iran reached the Swiss resort for talks after signing a memorandum of understanding, aimed at ending a war that began in late February. PM Shehbaz also signed the interim peace deal as a mediator, and is facilitating the talks in Switzerland alongside his Qatari counterpart. PM Shehbaz was optimistic about the “renewed friendship” with the US, and hoped it would grow into a relationship of close coordination and cooperation between the two countries. First round of talks Closed-door quadripartite negotations between the US and Iran kicked off earlier today, with Qatar and Pakistan participating in a mediatory role. As the talks began, US President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social had threatened Iran over unrest in Lebanon, one of the key issues on the table during today’s talks. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” he said. Separately in an interview with Fox News, the US president issued threats over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that he maintains “a variety of options” at his disposal. Roughly 80 minutes into the talks, Iranian media reported a pause, with delegations withdrawing to hold internal consultations. Following reports of the pause, Iran’s chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf in a statement on X dismissed US threats, cautioning Washington to “be careful”. He vowed that Tehran stood “ready to respond”. Separately, Iran’s Fars news agency quoted Hossein Gurbanzadeh, a member of Iran’s negotiating team, as saying that that talks covered the issue of Tehran’s frozen assets and the arrangements for their release Discussions focused on sanctions relief tied to Iran’s energy sector, he said, adding: “In Switzerland, we discussed the temporary exemption from sanctions on oil and its derivatives, and the final draft of a proposal on this matter has been completed.” ‘Peace requires give and take’ Addressing the opening ceremony ahead of the closed-door talks, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hoped for an outcome that would ensure peace, progress and prosperity globally. PM Shehbaz said he was looking forward to productive talks, and expressed satisfaction that the joint efforts of everyone involved in the peace process had culminated in the meet in Burgenstock. “I think here we are going to have wonderful discussions which will lead to, hopefully, very productive results in times to come,” he said. He thanked US President Trump and VP JD Vance for their leadership, and praised Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir for his consistent efforts, perseverence and patience during the mediation process. US Vice President JD Vance told the press that “peace requires give and take”. “This is a historic meet. Never before have Iranian and American leadership met at such a high level outside of Islamabad,” he said. “What today really represents is the beginning of a technical negotiation that’s not going to solve every disagreement, but is going to allow us to sit together as teams, for the first time really in history, to figure out what matters most to the respective parties, to settle those issues, to solve those issues, and get to a better tomorrow,” he told reporters. “The reason why the political leadership of the respective countries is here is because we wanted to, first of all, set up the structure for these technical negotiations, and second of all, make sure that our teams have our full support and know they can always call on us to break through any barriers.” Thanking US President Donald Trump “for empowering us to find a diplomatic solution”, Vance said a great deal had “already been accomplished” and the team looked forward to seeing “how much more we can accomplish together”. “Can we change relations in the Middle East, or do we go back to doing things the old way?” he said. “Where Iran and the Gulf have had an unfriendly relationship, or Iran has been a driver of regional instability? We see a future where everyone can work together to promote peace and prosperity for everyone.” Vance said Trump is committed to a “full regional ceasefire”, including Lebanon. These kinds of ceasefires are always “a little bit messy”, but they had seen progress over the last few days, he added. Vance also shared appreciation for PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir, saying: “I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir,” he said, adding that he had “probably talked to Field Marshal Munir more than anyone else over the last few months”. “If Iran is willing to give up nuclear weapon ambitions for the long term, the US is willing to transform relations with them,” he said. The president, he said, had urged him to “turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran, and to extend an outstretched hand”. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani also speaking at the opening ceremony, thanked both the US and Iranian delegations for their efforts to make peace in the Middle East. “I think that everyone of you has highlighted how important and historic this is, not only on the security of the region but also for the security of the world and for the global economy,” the Qatari PM said. “I would like to thank all of you for your leadership and determination that put us in this room. This is not really the main celebration, this is just the beginning and I wish everyone all the best,” Al Thani said. He added that Qatar would remain dedicated to the partnership to support mediation efforts until a solution is reached. Before the start of their remarks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefly walked into the room and embraced PM Shehbaz, the White House Press Pool Reports said in a statement released on X. “He was there just a short time before walking out again and did not during that time interact with Vance, who was on the other side of the room,” it added. The media were ushered out of the meeting room as the talks began. Technical groups to help negotiate MoU clauses: Qatar The ‘technical-level’ talks today seek to iron out the details of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Washington to cease hostilities and negotiate a framework to end the war. Under the agreement, the US and Iran have agreed on a framework to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Also on the table will be discussions about the unfreezing of Iranian assets and sale of Iranian oil. In a statement, the Qatari foreign ministry announced “the launch of the Lucerne Lake Summit and the first high-level committee meeting” between the four sides, which it hoped would “lead to reaching a comprehensive and permanent agreement that addresses all aspects covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.” The Qatari foreign ministry spokesman Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari stated that “technical and specialised groups have been formed to negotiate the final agreement’s clauses, which will cover all aspects of the Memorandum of Understanding.” “Additionally, follow-up groups have been established to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and track the progress achieved toward reaching the final agreement, reflecting the commitment of all parties to proceed in the negotiation process in good faith and with the goal of reaching a comprehensive and sustainable agreement.” He emphasized that the State of Qatar, as one of the mediating countries, will continue to work with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and all concerned parties to create a positive environment that enables the negotiations to achieve their goals, based on its firm belief that dialogue and diplomacy represent the optimal path for conflict resolution and dispute settlement. The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson also appreciated the “important role” played by Pakistan as a partner and mediator, praising Islamabad’s “documented and continuous efforts in supporting the negotiation process”. He also expressed appreciation for Washington and Tehran’s commitment to finding a diplomatic solution, and for the support provided by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as well as other friendly countries that “contributed to creating favorable conditions to push this process forward.” Delegations meet ahead of talks The quadrilateral meeting follows bilateral and tripartite meetings between the different parties participating in the talks. Iranian state television said that delegations from Iran, Qatar and the US were holding a meeting to discuss a ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s frozen assets. “A tripartite meeting involving Iran, the United States and Qatar on the subjects of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon and Iran’s blocked assets is currently being held at the negotiation venue,” state broadcaster IRIB said in a report. The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan would hold bilateral interactions with the participating delegations from Iran, Qatar, Switzerland and the US, to “reaffirm Pakistan’s enduring commitment to dialogue and durable peace in the region”. Ahead of the quadrilateral meeting, PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir met the US negotiating team, led by VP Vance. The Pakistani delegation also met the Iranian delegation led by Ghalibaf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar were also part of the meeting. Delegations from the US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan had arrived at the venue on Sunday morning amid tight security and heavy media presence. A senior official of the Prime Minister’s Office told Dawn it is not yet confirmed if the Pakistani delegation will return today, the source added. State broadcaster PTV, which is reporting live from Burgenstock, said that technical-level talks between the US and Iranian delegations could “extend into tomorrow” and that there was no formal timeframe announced yet, and that the discussions would continue for “as long as necessary”. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei, speaking to IRNA, said that a one-day session was planned, which is expected to feature bilateral meetings with mediators Pakistan and Qatar in the morning, followed by quadrilateral talks in the afternoon. Pakistani delegation arrives The Prime Minister’s Office said PM Shehbaz and his delegation arrived in Zurich earlier on Sunday morning to participate in the talks, after which they travelled to Burgenstock, the venue for the hotly anticipated talks. State broadcaster PTV reported that the premier was accompanied by Information Minister Ataullah Tarar and other senior government officials. State media also confirmed the arrival of CDF Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi at the Burgenstock resort. US, Iran teams arrive US Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s Parliament Speaker and head negotiator of the Iranian side Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also arrived for the talks on implementing the deal. Vance arrived at Emmen Air Base at 5:59am (08:59 PKT), according to his spokesperson. He had taken off for Switzerland on Saturday, saying negotiators would discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and the Lebanon ceasefire. “I think we’re going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we’re to be focused on,” Vance told reporters before departing from Joint Base Andrews, saying he could only join the talks “for a day or two”. Vance said the situation in Lebanon was “actually getting better”. “It’s going to be something we’re just going to have to continuously manage to ensure that… Israel and Lebanon are both safe and secure,” he said. “The big problem is that you have somebody will shoot and then somebody will respond, and you kind of have a chicken and egg problem where you’ve just got to stop the shooting for long enough to get the ceasefire to keep hold.” US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland handling technical elements of the talks, Vance said earlier. Iran’s delegation, which landed in Switzerland in the early hours of Sunday, arrived at Burgenstock for the talks by early afternoon. Iran’s official news agency IRNA said the delegation was led by Ghalibaf and included Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Ali Bagheri (Deputy for International Affairs of the Supreme National Security Council Secretariat), Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati, National Iranian Oil Company CEO Hamid Bovard, Deputy FM Kazem Gharibabad and Esmail Baqaei were also part of the team. PM Shehbaz, CDF Munir depart for talks In a statement issued in the morning, the FO said PM Shehbaz, accompanied by CDF Munir, left for Bürgenstock to participate in “high-level talks on the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)”. In its statement, the FO noted that the talks marked the first formal engagement between the US and Iran since the signing of the Islamabad MoU on June 17. It confirmed that high-level delegations from the US, Iran and Qatar will be part of the talks. “Pakistan will continue to support and advance the implementation of the understandings reached between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the US,” the FO affirmed. “Pakistan’s facilitative role underscores its principled, balanced, and constructive approach throughout the crisis, including hosting earlier rounds of US-Iran talks and sustained diplomatic contacts that culminated in the Islamabad MoU.” FO announces talks in Switzerland Earlier on Saturday, the FO announced that technical-level talks will be held in Buergenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday. “Representatives of the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, will participate in the discussions,” the FO said. “Pakistan will continue to facilitate the process in its role as mediator, with a view to advancing the understandings reached under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” Speaking to Fox News, JD Vance said negotiations with Iran “are going well”, but that the US “has all the cards”. Meanwhile, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that Iran will be sending a delegation to Switzerland, according to remarks carried by the Fars news agency. “In Switzerland, we intend to press for the fulfilment of the other side’s commitments and clarify how they plan to act on their obligations,” Baghaei was quoted as saying, emphasising that Iran adhered to its side of the agreement, and the United States is “obligated to compel the Zionist regime (Israel) to cease its attacks on Lebanon”. “If part of the counterpart’s commitments is not implemented, the entirety of the agreement will be jeopardised,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying. “The counterpart must take the necessary measures as soon as possible; otherwise, the agreement will be jeopardised,” he added. US-Iran deal The 14-point agreement was signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with PM Shehbaz signing as mediator. Under the deal, Tehran and Washington have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks. The deal, ending more than 100 days of war, has been widely welcomed by the international community. Once a final agreement is reached on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the US will also facilitate the release of a $300 billion reconstruction fund supported by regional nations, the deal says. More to follow.
- Güvenlik22 Haz 07:29
Middle East crisis live: US talks with Iran set to continue despite Iranian walkout
Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald Trump Iran hails ‘progress’ as first day of talks with US conclude after shaky start The first round of face-to-face talks between the US and Iran ended in Switzerland on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran saying it had again closed the strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran. Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said Washington and Tehran agreed to a roadmap towards a final deal within 60 days and that technical talks would continue for the rest of the week in the Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock. The talks had a tense start, with Iranian negotiators walking out in protest against Trump’s threats. Iranian state media said the talks had entered a “difficult phase” and recessed after the “publication of an insulting message by the US president”. But high-level negotiations continued before concluding in the early hours of Monday, with Pakistan and Qatar saying technical talks between the two sides would continue for the rest of the week. After Trump’s threats became public, the Iranian delegation refused to return to the room where talks were held, though messages were still being traded via Pakistani and Qatari mediators, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on social media his country had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, the release of some frozen assets and the launch of a reconstruction and development plan for Iran. The US did not immediately comment on the claims. Iran said at the weekend that it had again stopped maritime traffic through the Hormuz strait, in response to continuing fighting in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, and that Sunday’s talks would not cover substantive issues such as Iran’s nuclear program. In Switzerland, US vice-president JD Vance played down the impact of the violence in Lebanon, saying progress had been made towards ending hostilities there. “These things are always a little bit messy,” said Vance, leading the American delegation. In the US, Trump threatened to resume attacks on Iran if it did not rein in its allies. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump said on social media, apparently referring to Hezbollah. “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” Despite Trump’s threats, Vance told reporters the US president had “asked us to turn over a new leaf to transform our relationship with the people of Iran”. Five vessels passed the strait on Sunday, a sharp drop from the 26 ships spotted a day earlier, data from analytics firm Kpler showed. The data may exclude vessels that switch off their transponders while travelling in the Gulf. Sunday appeared to be the quietest day in Lebanon for some time, with no reports of major violence by nightfall, after two days of heavy Israeli strikes, which killed many people including civilians, and fire from Hezbollah fighters on Israeli positions. Reuters journalists in southern Lebanon on Sunday saw some of the heaviest traffic since the memorandum of understanding was signed, with residents returning to their homes, some waving Hezbollah flags. With news agencies Continue reading...
- Ekonomik22 Haz 13:29
Will the US–Iran ceasefire hold?
Will the US–Iran ceasefire hold? Expert comment jon.wallace 22 June 2026 Both sides want to buy time. But other factors like midterm elections, Israel, and deep mistrust may intervene. Since the US and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) ending the war, much discussion has centred on the simple question of who won. There is no clear-cut answer. Washington and Israel point to the penetration of Iranian air defences, the decapitation of parts of its leadership and the damage inflicted on nuclear and military sites. Indeed, the US and Israel demonstrated that they could inflict far greater damage on Iran than Tehran could impose on them. Yet they could not translate that military superiority into their objectives of regime change – or at least, rapid political submission by the Iranian regime. Tehran, for its part, survived the 38-day assault and demonstrated that it could impose costs beyond its borders – through strikes across the region and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In doing so, it preserved meaningful bargaining power. But it also emerged economically weaker, militarily exposed and more isolated across the region. With the MOU, both sides extracted concessions. But neither secured enough to claim a decisive victory. Washington secured a pathway towards reopening Hormuz, calming energy markets and reducing the risk of further regional escalation. Tehran gained a pause in the fighting and the prospect of renewed oil exports, sanctions relief and protection from further attacks. The outcome is therefore best understood as an unequal draw. Washington enters the talks with military superiority, while Tehran retains enough disruptive capacity to refuse some American demands. This helps explain why President Donald Trump and the Iranian leadership accepted the agreement. But it also foreshadows a bumpy road ahead. For Trump, the priority was to reopen Hormuz and prevent a prolonged confrontation that would push up oil prices and inflation ahead of the US midterm elections. Meanwhile Tehran needs time to assess the damage to its military and nuclear infrastructure, stabilize the economy and reduce the risk of renewed attacks. It must also restore oil exports, regain access to frozen funds and manage the domestic consequences of the war. Both sides are therefore using diplomacy to buy time. Washington calculates that the pressure Iran has already absorbed may make it more willing to accept nuclear restrictions. Tehran believes that concerns over Hormuz, energy prices and further rounds of escalation may persuade Trump to offer economic concessions. The same imbalance that produced this unequal draw will now shape the negotiations. Washington enters the talks with military superiority, while Tehran retains enough disruptive capacity to refuse some American demands. The negotiations will have to bring together four connected issues: Hormuz, the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and the guarantees needed to hold the arrangement together. Reopening the strait is the most urgent because of the impact on shipping and energy markets. Here, Washington and the Gulf states will want assurances that Tehran cannot disrupt the waterway whenever negotiations reach an impasse. Iran will argue that it cannot guarantee the free flow of maritime traffic or give up its leverage while Israel remains free to strike Iran or Hezbollah in Lebanon. The two-day delay before negotiations began in Lucerne, Switzerland, illustrates the problem. Tehran postponed the talks after insisting that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah forms part of the MOU. Iran was making clear that it does not regard Hormuz, Lebanon and the threat of renewed Israeli attacks as separate fronts. The nuclear negotiations will be harder because of the unresolved outcome of the war. The two sides must decide whether Iranian enrichment can continue, what limits are placed on Tehran’s remaining capacity and what access the International Atomic Energy Agency obtains to damaged and possibly undeclared sites. Related work Trump asked questions of Iran when he did not know the answers. Now he must pay the price Trump will need to present any new agreement as an improvement on the 2015 nuclear deal negotiated by the Obama administration (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA). A final deal will therefore likely see a moratorium on enrichment, the down-blending or removal of Iran’s highly enriched uranium and a more intrusive monitoring system. Tehran however will resist compromises that strip it of what it considers both a sovereign right and a form of insurance. Sanctions relief will be inseparable from these nuclear demands. Iran will want immediate and visible benefits including access to frozen assets, restored financial channels and investment. Washington will be reluctant to offer broad relief before Iran has made verifiable nuclear concessions. But Tehran will not want to surrender its remaining leverage before receiving meaningful benefits. That question of trust will run through every stage of the process. After decades of hostility, Trump’s withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 and two wars there is little basis for confidence on either side. Israel adds another layer of uncertainty: Tehran will judge Washington in part by its ability to prevent renewed Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
- Diplomatik23 Haz 00:42
ABD, Lübnan'daki ateşkesi denetlemek için "mekanizma" kurdu.
ABD'li bir yetkili, Lübnan'daki ateşkesi ve çatışma durumunu izlemek için bir "mekanizma" başlattığını ifade etti. İsrail basınında, İsrail Başbakan Binyamin Netanyahu'nun yeni mekanizma kurulması kararı nedeniyle "panik içinde" olduğu belirtildi. İsmi paylaşılmayan ABD'li yetkili, konuya ilişkin AA muhabirine yazılı açıklama yaptı. Yetkili, CENTCOM'un Lübnan'daki "çatışma durumunu eş zamanlı incelemek üzere izleme mekanizması" başlattığını belirterek amaçlarının "şiddetin sona ermesi" olduğunu aktardı. Bu adımın, ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Marco Rubio'nun İsrail Başbakanı Binyamin Netanyahu ve Lübnan Cumhurbaşkanı Joseph Avn ile telefon görüşmeleri sonrası atıldığını kaydeden yetkili, "İsrail ve Lübnan'ın iki egemen devlet olarak görüşmesini ve barış ile güvenlik için bir yol bulmalarını sağlıyoruz. Görüşmeler, iki ülke arasında kapsamlı bir barış ve güvenlik anlaşmasına doğru ilerlemeye devam edecek." ifadelerini kullandı. Yetkili, detayların yakında paylaşılacağını belirtti. İSRAİL BASINI: NETANYAHU PANİK İÇİNDE İsrail'de yayın yapan Kanal 12 televizyonunun üst düzey İsrailli yetkiliye dayandırdığı haberinde, Netanyahu'nun karar sonrası “panik içinde” olduğu ve "İsrail'in dışlandığı" yeni mekanizma karşısında diplomatik girişim başlattığı ifade edildi. Haberde, söz konusu yeni mekanizmanın Washington yönetiminin 2024 yılında Lübnan, İsrail, ABD, Fransa ve Birleşmiş Milletler'in bulunduğu yapının yerini aldığı bildirildi. ABD ile İran arasında İsviçre'de yapılan görüşmelerde Lübnan'da ateşkesin denetlenmesi için kurulması kararlaştırılan mekanizmanın ABD, İran, Lübnan, Katar ve Pakistan'dan oluşacağı belirtildi. İRAN-ABD ARASINDA İSVİÇRE'DEKİ GÖRÜŞMELER İran ile ABD arasında Katar ve Pakistan arabuluculuğunda İsviçre'de gerçekleştirilen müzakerelerin ilk turu 21 Haziran'da tamamlandı. Müzakerelerde, 14 maddelik mutabakat zaptının uygulanmasına ilişkin teknik detaylar ele alındı. Arabulucu ülkeler Katar ve Pakistan Dışişleri Bakanlıklarının yayımladığı ortak açıklamada, tarafların, imzalanan mutabakat zaptı doğrultusunda "arabuluculuk çabalarının siyasi yönlerini denetlemek üzere üst düzey bir komite kurulması konusunda anlaştıkları" bildirildi. Tarafların nihai bir anlaşmaya 60 gün içinde ulaşılmasını hedefleyen bir yol haritası üzerinde uzlaştığı kaydedildi. Öte yandan İranlı yetkililer, İsrail'in işgalini sürdürdüğü Lübnan'daki çatışmayı sonlandırmak için görüşmelerde ilerleme kaydedildiğini belirtti. Lübnan'da, ateşkesi izlemek için yeni bir mekanizma kurulacağı ve İran'ın bu mekanizmaya temsilci göndereceği bilgisine yer verildi. İran ile ABD heyetlerinin teknik görüşmeleri sürdürmesi planlanıyor.
- Siyasi23 Haz 15:37
PM Shehbaz address delegation-level talks with Iran president
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing a delegation-level meeting as Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian pays an official visit to Pakistan. Pezeshkian is on an official visit to Pakistan at PM Shehbaz’s invitation. Earlier, the visiting dignitary was welcomed at the Prime Minister’s House with a guard of honour, and the two held a meeting before delegation-level talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was at the direct talks held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland over the weekend, is also accompanying Pezeshkian during the visit. At PM House, the Iranian president engaged in a bilateral meeting with PM Shehbaz, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A statement from the PMO said that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were in attendance. It added that delegation-level talks would take place later. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq were also expected to call on the Iranian president, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Iran’s state media IRNA reported that FM Araghchi held talks with President Zardari and PM Shehbaz “only hours” before Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan. ‘Principled support for Iran’s peace’ President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace” as President Pezeshkian paid a visit to Islamabad. In their meeting at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart on his first state visit to Pakistan since the US-Iran war, the presidency said. “The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. President Zardari noted that the visit reflected the “longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and a desire to stay together in good and bad times”. He stressed that Pakistan has “consistently opposed one-sided initiatives and has supported dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve a durable and sustainable solution to regional and global challenges”. He also underscored Pakistan’s “commitment to preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah while maintaining strong fraternal relations with the countries of the Gulf region”, the presidency said. President Zardari congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and “expressed the hope that the ongoing technical-level negotiations would culminate in permanent peace in the region”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace, stability, national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The president again expressed his condolences on the “martyrdom of His Eminence Ali Hosseini Khamenei”, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and said that Pakistan would participate in his funeral. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its “positive and constructive efforts in support of peace and dialogue and appreciated the support extended by Pakistan during [the] recent challenging circumstances”, the presidency said. The Iranian president said his country “attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further expanding cooperation in political, economic, security and regional matters” President Zardari requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The Iranian president was accompanied by FM Araghchi, Chief of the President’s Office Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Chief of Political Affairs of President’s Office Saeed Abbas Mousavi and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam. From the Pakistani side, Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar, PPP Chairman and former FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Senate Chief Whip Saleem Mandviwala and ex-senator Dr Asim Hussain were present during the meeting. CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss ‘peace initiatives’ CDF Munir called on the Iranian president, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. They exchanged views on “regional developments and peace initiatives”, the ISPR said in a statement. CDF Munir, along with PM Shehbaz, had participated in the US-Iran talks in Switzerland, where they discussed a framework for regional peace. Both leaders have been involved in efforts to secure peace in the Middle East after the US-Iran war erupted on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran. During his meeting with the army chief, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability”, the ISPR said. It added that he acknowledged Pakistan’s “consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges”. On his part, CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, the statement noted. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and maintaining close consultations on issues of mutual interest, with the shared objective of advancing peace, prosperity and stability across the region,” it read. Iran president, FM arrive Pezeshkian and Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on separate flights earlier in the day. The Iranian president flew to the federal capital from Iran, while the foreign minister’s last engagement was in Oman. President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase, was received by President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, Naqvi, Bilawal and Ambassador Moghaddam. FM Araghchi, who had already landed in Pakistan, was also present to welcome his president. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added. Upon his arrival at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase earlier in the day, Araghchi was welcomed by Dar, Naqvi and Bilawal. “The leadership and people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to Islamabad,” the FO said. In an earlier statement, the FO noted Pezeshkian’s visit was his second to Pakistan in his capacity as the president of Iran. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”. “The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added. IHC, FCC cancel judicial work; govt tells Red Zone employees to work from home The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also cancelled judicial work for Tuesday, due to the closure of the Red Zone for the Iranian president’s visit. A notification issued by the IHC said that Tuesday’s cause list had been cancelled, adding that officials were directed to work from home. However, it added that district courts would function as per routine. Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) also announced the suspension of judicial work at its principal seat in Islamabad due to the closure of the Red Zone in Islamabad. “Consequently, the cause list of the Court stands cancelled. However, all officers and staff shall work from home and shall not leave the station. Besides, all four branch registries of the court shall remain open for judicial and administrative work,” the notification said. Separately, the federal government issued a notification implementing a one-day “work from home” directive for various ministries. According to a notification issued by Cabinet Division Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal, employees of ministries, divisions, and government offices located inside Islamabad’s Red Zone will work remotely. Furthermore, autonomous bodies and attached departments operating within the Red Zone will observe a full holiday. However, essential federal institutions and banks were exempted from this order. These included the Prime Minister’s Office, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, the Federal Board of Revenue, and the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, commerce, industries, law, parliamentary affairs, and planning division, alongside all federal banking institutions. Bus stands closed All bus terminals operating in the capital were closed on Monday night as a security measure in view of the arrival of the Iranian president. Officials of the capital administration and police said that the capital police, under directives from the capital administration, approached the managements of bus terminals in the capital, including those at Faizabad and Chongi No 26, and asked them to shut down their operations before midnight. The managers were further asked to suspend their operations on Tuesday. The terminals will remain closed until the departure of the Iranian president. Besides, the Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed as a security measure. Entry will be allowed only to concerned officials. Further, Islamabad District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon ordered the immediate closure of all popular hiking routes in the city. The restriction applies to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the hiking tracks located behind Saidpur Village, remaining effective from Tuesday until further notice. US-Iran talks in Switzerland Pezeshkian’s visit follows key direct talks — dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit” — held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, kicking off negotiations under the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18. Under the 14-point accord, Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days of the signing. The US-Iran talks in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir representing Pakistan. The Lake Lucerne Summit created a mechanism for further technical talks, which will continue this week, and also set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open. “Encouraging progress has been made,” the mediators said in their joint statement, including a contact channel set up to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” in the Strait of Hormuz. A “de-confliction cell” between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed upon to prevent fighting from erupting again. Additional input from APP
- Diplomatik23 Haz 15:55
PM Shehbaz addresses joint statement with Iran president
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing a joint press briefing with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. Addressing a delegation-level meeting earlier, PM Shehbaz said it was a “great pleasure once again to welcome you to Pakistan”. He said Pezeshkian’s acceptance of his invitation after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was a “matter of great happiness and satisfaction for all of us”. The premier requested Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for his “sagacious leadership that Iran has been able to achieve this MoU and as a result, a ceasefire with dignity and honour”. He also offered his deepest condolences “on the killings of innocent Iranian brothers and sisters, children, which run into thousands of people”. PM Shehbaz said: “Yet, under your sagacious and very calm, visionary leadership, today, thanks to God, we are sitting here to peep into a very bright future, and I am very grateful to you and the Iranian leadership for having abiding trust in Pakistan’s ability to mediate with honesty and sincerity. “I want to assure you that as brothers, we will never let you down,” he affirmed. “As they say, true brotherhood doesn’t have any questions to answer. And here we are,” the prime minister said. He further assured the Iranian leader that Pakistan will “carry on this important role until we have everlasting peace in place, on terms and conditions which are dictated by dignity and honour”. He also hailed the courage of Iranians. During his speech, PM Shehbaz highlighted the role and “outstanding contribution” of Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, which “led to this ceasefire” and the signing of the Pakistan-mediated MoU. “He has toiled and worked untiringly through the nights, through those dark days with one mission: come what may, we will do everything humanly possible to stop this war, which can burn vast swathes of land and devastate everything,” the prime minister remarked. Recalling the first session of the US-Iran technical discussions at Burgenstock, the premier appreciated the efforts of Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his team, as well as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, for “his fine shuttle diplomacy”. “In that, brother Abbas Araghchi has played a pivotal role,” he said, acknowledging the “support” that Pakistan has received from Qatar. Earlier, the Iranian president was welcomed at the Prime Minister’s House with a guard of honour, and the two held a meeting before delegation-level talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was at the direct talks held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland over the weekend, is also accompanying Pezeshkian during the visit. At PM House, the Iranian president engaged in a bilateral meeting with PM Shehbaz, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A statement from the PMO said that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were in attendance. It added that delegation-level talks would take place later. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq were also expected to call on the Iranian president, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Iran’s state media IRNA reported that FM Araghchi held talks with President Zardari and PM Shehbaz “only hours” before Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan. ‘Principled support for Iran’s peace’ President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace” as President Pezeshkian paid a visit to Islamabad. In their meeting at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart on his first state visit to Pakistan since the US-Iran war, the presidency said. “The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. President Zardari noted that the visit reflected the “longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and a desire to stay together in good and bad times”. He stressed that Pakistan has “consistently opposed one-sided initiatives and has supported dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve a durable and sustainable solution to regional and global challenges”. He also underscored Pakistan’s “commitment to preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah while maintaining strong fraternal relations with the countries of the Gulf region”, the presidency said. President Zardari congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and “expressed the hope that the ongoing technical-level negotiations would culminate in permanent peace in the region”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace, stability, national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The president again expressed his condolences on the “martyrdom of His Eminence Ali Hosseini Khamenei”, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and said that Pakistan would participate in his funeral. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its “positive and constructive efforts in support of peace and dialogue and appreciated the support extended by Pakistan during [the] recent challenging circumstances”, the presidency said. The Iranian president said his country “attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further expanding cooperation in political, economic, security and regional matters” President Zardari requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The Iranian president was accompanied by FM Araghchi, Chief of the President’s Office Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Chief of Political Affairs of President’s Office Saeed Abbas Mousavi and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam. From the Pakistani side, Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar, PPP Chairman and former FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Senate Chief Whip Saleem Mandviwala and ex-senator Dr Asim Hussain were present during the meeting. CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss ‘peace initiatives’ CDF Munir called on the Iranian president, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. They exchanged views on “regional developments and peace initiatives”, the ISPR said in a statement. CDF Munir, along with PM Shehbaz, had participated in the US-Iran talks in Switzerland, where they discussed a framework for regional peace. Both leaders have been involved in efforts to secure peace in the Middle East after the US-Iran war erupted on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran. During his meeting with the army chief, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability”, the ISPR said. It added that he acknowledged Pakistan’s “consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges”. On his part, CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, the statement noted. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and maintaining close consultations on issues of mutual interest, with the shared objective of advancing peace, prosperity and stability across the region,” it read. Iran president, FM arrive Pezeshkian and Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on separate flights earlier in the day. The Iranian president flew to the federal capital from Iran, while the foreign minister’s last engagement was in Oman. President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase, was received by President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, Naqvi, Bilawal and Ambassador Moghaddam. FM Araghchi, who had already landed in Pakistan, was also present to welcome his president. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added. Upon his arrival at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase earlier in the day, Araghchi was welcomed by Dar, Naqvi and Bilawal. “The leadership and people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to Islamabad,” the FO said. In an earlier statement, the FO noted Pezeshkian’s visit was his second to Pakistan in his capacity as the president of Iran. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”. “The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added. IHC, FCC cancel judicial work; govt tells Red Zone employees to work from home The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also cancelled judicial work for Tuesday, due to the closure of the Red Zone for the Iranian president’s visit. A notification issued by the IHC said that Tuesday’s cause list had been cancelled, adding that officials were directed to work from home. However, it added that district courts would function as per routine. Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) also announced the suspension of judicial work at its principal seat in Islamabad due to the closure of the Red Zone in Islamabad. “Consequently, the cause list of the Court stands cancelled. However, all officers and staff shall work from home and shall not leave the station. Besides, all four branch registries of the court shall remain open for judicial and administrative work,” the notification said. Separately, the federal government issued a notification implementing a one-day “work from home” directive for various ministries. According to a notification issued by Cabinet Division Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal, employees of ministries, divisions, and government offices located inside Islamabad’s Red Zone will work remotely. Furthermore, autonomous bodies and attached departments operating within the Red Zone will observe a full holiday. However, essential federal institutions and banks were exempted from this order. These included the Prime Minister’s Office, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, the Federal Board of Revenue, and the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, commerce, industries, law, parliamentary affairs, and planning division, alongside all federal banking institutions. Bus stands closed All bus terminals operating in the capital were closed on Monday night as a security measure in view of the arrival of the Iranian president. Officials of the capital administration and police said that the capital police, under directives from the capital administration, approached the managements of bus terminals in the capital, including those at Faizabad and Chongi No 26, and asked them to shut down their operations before midnight. The managers were further asked to suspend their operations on Tuesday. The terminals will remain closed until the departure of the Iranian president. Besides, the Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed as a security measure. Entry will be allowed only to concerned officials. Further, Islamabad District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon ordered the immediate closure of all popular hiking routes in the city. The restriction applies to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the hiking tracks located behind Saidpur Village, remaining effective from Tuesday until further notice. US-Iran talks in Switzerland Pezeshkian’s visit follows key direct talks — dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit” — held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, kicking off negotiations under the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18. Under the 14-point accord, Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days of the signing. The US-Iran talks in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir representing Pakistan. The Lake Lucerne Summit created a mechanism for further technical talks, which will continue this week, and also set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open. “Encouraging progress has been made,” the mediators said in their joint statement, including a contact channel set up to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” in the Strait of Hormuz. A “de-confliction cell” between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed upon to prevent fighting from erupting again. Additional input from APP
- Siyasi23 Haz 16:24
PM Shehbaz, Iran president address joint conference in Islamabad
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently addressing a joint press briefing with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is on an official visit to Pakistan. The premier began his speech by reciting an Iranian couplet on the themes of friendship during difficult times. PM Shehbaz described Pezeshkian as a “visionary and sagacious leader of a great country, Iran”. “But you’re a man of many talents and qualities — you are calm, you are wise and you are patient,” he added. Recalling the Iranian president’s past treatment of patients in hospitals, PM Shehbaz congratulated him on “this very well-deserved conferment”. He termed today a “historic moment between Pakistan and Iran”. Recalling the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran, the premier said it was “a matter of great happiness that this war has come to an end, which could have engulfed the entire region and beyond”. The prime minister hailed the “sagacious” leadership of Pezeshkian and his colleagues, and highlighted Pakistan’s role as an “honest and sincere mediator” in the US-Iran peace process. PM Shehbaz said he and President Pezeshkian held “very productive discussions in a very cordial atmosphere”. “It was like a family reunion, and brothers were talking to each other with the fullest clarity and total commitment that we will do everything to strengthen our brotherly relations like never before,” he remarked. Referring to the US-Iran technical talks held in Switzerland, he said, “My dear brother, we pray to Allah Almighty that God-willing, this arrangement will usher in a new era of peace, stability and prosperity for this entire region.” The prime minister also appreciated the “wisdom and sagacity” of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for guiding the Iranian nation through “these very difficult and challenging times”. “Throughout this crisis, the entire Iranian nation, our Iranian brothers and sisters, have demonstrated their unity with honour and dignity,” he observed, praising their courage as “awe-inspiring”. He went on to extend Pakistan’s deepest condolences on the “loss of thousands of precious lives, including the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was a great visionary leader and respected by all and sundry around the Muslim world”. The premier affirmed that the people of Pakistan share the grief of Iranians and stand in “complete solidarity with the people of Iran”. “Your happiness is our happiness. Your sorrow is our sorrow,” PM Shehbaz remarked. “Iran’s success is our success. Iran’s loss is our loss,” he added, inserting another Persian phrase in his speech. “This sentiment reflects deeply the feeling of the people of Pakistan.” He highlighted that the two were “far more than just neighbours” and bound together by shared history, faith and culture. The premier extended his country’s gratitude to the Iranian leadership for reposing their “abiding trust in Pakistan to initiate and mediate this peace process”. “We have done this act of mediation with fullest honesty of purpose and complete sincerity,” he declared. He commended both the Iranian and US delegations for their “serious and constructive participation” in the Lake Lucerne Summit held in Switzerland. Mentioning the “support and encouragement of many brotherly and friendly countries”, PM Shehbaz thanked the Qatari emir’s “pivotal role” and the “steadfast support and encouragement” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The prime minister also hailed the “untiring efforts [and] unwavering commitment” of Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. “Even during the dark days, he never wavered and, as a result, was instrumental in helping build the consensus that made this historic breakthrough possible by the grace of god,” he emphasised. The premier went on to praise the “dedicated efforts” of Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his team at the Foreign Office (FO), as well as the “valuable contributions” of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. ‘We will never let you down’ Addressing a delegation-level meeting earlier, PM Shehbaz said it was a “great pleasure once again to welcome you to Pakistan”. He said Pezeshkian’s acceptance of his invitation after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was a “matter of great happiness and satisfaction for all of us”. The premier requested Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s supreme leader for his “sagacious leadership that Iran has been able to achieve this MoU and as a result, a ceasefire with dignity and honour”. He also offered his deepest condolences “on the killings of innocent Iranian brothers and sisters, children, which run into thousands of people”. PM Shehbaz said: “Yet, under your sagacious and very calm, visionary leadership, today, thanks to God, we are sitting here to peep into a very bright future, and I am very grateful to you and the Iranian leadership for having abiding trust in Pakistan’s ability to mediate with honesty and sincerity. “I want to assure you that as brothers, we will never let you down,” he affirmed. “As they say, true brotherhood doesn’t have any questions to answer. And here we are,” the prime minister said. He further assured the Iranian leader that Pakistan will “carry on this important role until we have everlasting peace in place, on terms and conditions which are dictated by dignity and honour”. He also hailed the courage of Iranians. Highlighted the role and “outstanding contribution” of CDF Munir, he remarked: “He has toiled and worked untiringly through the nights, through those dark days with one mission: come what may, we will do everything humanly possible to stop this war, which can burn vast swathes of land and devastate everything.” The premier also appreciated the efforts of Dar and Naqvi for their “fine shuttle diplomacy”. “In that, brother Abbas Araghchi has played a pivotal role,” he said. Earlier, the Iranian president was welcomed at the Prime Minister’s House with a guard of honour, and the two held a meeting before delegation-level talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was at the direct talks held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland over the weekend, is also accompanying Pezeshkian during the visit. At PM House, the Iranian president engaged in a bilateral meeting with PM Shehbaz, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A statement from the PMO said that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were in attendance. It added that delegation-level talks would take place later. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq were also expected to call on the Iranian president, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Iran’s state media IRNA reported that FM Araghchi held talks with President Zardari and PM Shehbaz “only hours” before Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan. ‘Principled support for Iran’s peace’ President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace” as President Pezeshkian paid a visit to Islamabad. In their meeting at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart on his first state visit to Pakistan since the US-Iran war, the presidency said. “The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. President Zardari noted that the visit reflected the “longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and a desire to stay together in good and bad times”. He stressed that Pakistan has “consistently opposed one-sided initiatives and has supported dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve a durable and sustainable solution to regional and global challenges”. He also underscored Pakistan’s “commitment to preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah while maintaining strong fraternal relations with the countries of the Gulf region”, the presidency said. President Zardari congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and “expressed the hope that the ongoing technical-level negotiations would culminate in permanent peace in the region”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace, stability, national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The president again expressed his condolences on the “martyrdom of His Eminence Ali Hosseini Khamenei”, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and said that Pakistan would participate in his funeral. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its “positive and constructive efforts in support of peace and dialogue and appreciated the support extended by Pakistan during [the] recent challenging circumstances”, the presidency said. The Iranian president said his country “attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further expanding cooperation in political, economic, security and regional matters” President Zardari requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The Iranian president was accompanied by FM Araghchi, Chief of the President’s Office Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Chief of Political Affairs of President’s Office Saeed Abbas Mousavi and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam. From the Pakistani side, Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar, PPP Chairman and former FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Senate Chief Whip Saleem Mandviwala and ex-senator Dr Asim Hussain were present during the meeting. CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss ‘peace initiatives’ CDF Munir called on the Iranian president, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. They exchanged views on “regional developments and peace initiatives”, the ISPR said in a statement. CDF Munir, along with PM Shehbaz, had participated in the US-Iran talks in Switzerland, where they discussed a framework for regional peace. Both leaders have been involved in efforts to secure peace in the Middle East after the US-Iran war erupted on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran. During his meeting with the army chief, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability”, the ISPR said. It added that he acknowledged Pakistan’s “consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges”. On his part, CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, the statement noted. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and maintaining close consultations on issues of mutual interest, with the shared objective of advancing peace, prosperity and stability across the region,” it read. Iran president, FM arrive Pezeshkian and Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on separate flights earlier in the day. The Iranian president flew to the federal capital from Iran, while the foreign minister’s last engagement was in Oman. President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase, was received by President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, Naqvi, Bilawal and Ambassador Moghaddam. FM Araghchi, who had already landed in Pakistan, was also present to welcome his president. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added. Upon his arrival at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase earlier in the day, Araghchi was welcomed by Dar, Naqvi and Bilawal. “The leadership and people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to Islamabad,” the FO said. In an earlier statement, the FO noted Pezeshkian’s visit was his second to Pakistan in his capacity as the president of Iran. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”. “The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added. IHC, FCC cancel judicial work; govt tells Red Zone employees to work from home The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also cancelled judicial work for Tuesday, due to the closure of the Red Zone for the Iranian president’s visit. A notification issued by the IHC said that Tuesday’s cause list had been cancelled, adding that officials were directed to work from home. However, it added that district courts would function as per routine. Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) also announced the suspension of judicial work at its principal seat in Islamabad due to the closure of the Red Zone in Islamabad. “Consequently, the cause list of the Court stands cancelled. However, all officers and staff shall work from home and shall not leave the station. Besides, all four branch registries of the court shall remain open for judicial and administrative work,” the notification said. Separately, the federal government issued a notification implementing a one-day “work from home” directive for various ministries. According to a notification issued by Cabinet Division Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal, employees of ministries, divisions, and government offices located inside Islamabad’s Red Zone will work remotely. Furthermore, autonomous bodies and attached departments operating within the Red Zone will observe a full holiday. However, essential federal institutions and banks were exempted from this order. These included the Prime Minister’s Office, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, the Federal Board of Revenue, and the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, commerce, industries, law, parliamentary affairs, and planning division, alongside all federal banking institutions. Bus stands closed All bus terminals operating in the capital were closed on Monday night as a security measure in view of the arrival of the Iranian president. Officials of the capital administration and police said that the capital police, under directives from the capital administration, approached the managements of bus terminals in the capital, including those at Faizabad and Chongi No 26, and asked them to shut down their operations before midnight. The managers were further asked to suspend their operations on Tuesday. The terminals will remain closed until the departure of the Iranian president. Besides, the Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed as a security measure. Entry will be allowed only to concerned officials. Further, Islamabad District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon ordered the immediate closure of all popular hiking routes in the city. The restriction applies to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the hiking tracks located behind Saidpur Village, remaining effective from Tuesday until further notice. US-Iran talks in Switzerland Pezeshkian’s visit follows key direct talks — dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit” — held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, kicking off negotiations under the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18. Under the 14-point accord, Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days of the signing. The US-Iran talks in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir representing Pakistan. The Lake Lucerne Summit created a mechanism for further technical talks, which will continue this week, and also set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open. “Encouraging progress has been made,” the mediators said in their joint statement, including a contact channel set up to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” in the Strait of Hormuz. A “de-confliction cell” between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed upon to prevent fighting from erupting again. Additional input from APP
- Siyasi23 Haz 17:12
PM Shehbaz, Iran president hold 'productive' discussions in Islamabad as both sides hail brotherly relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday addressed a joint press briefing in Islamabad. The Iranian president is on a one-day official visit to Pakistan at PM Shehbaz’s invitation. The press briefing is taking place after the two leaders held a meeting at the Prime Minister House, which was followed by delegation-level talks. PM Shehbaz said he and President Pezeshkian held “very productive discussions in a very cordial atmosphere”. “It was like a family reunion, and brothers were talking to each other with the fullest clarity and total commitment that we will do everything to strengthen our brotherly relations like never before,” he remarked. He noted that Islamabad and Tehran have “consistently stood by one another in difficult times, and recent events have once again demonstrated beyond any ray of doubt the enduring strength of this brotherhood, this friendship and this partnership”. The premier began his speech by reciting an Iranian couplet on the themes of friendship during challenging times. PM Shehbaz described Pezeshkian as a “visionary and sagacious leader of a great country, Iran”. “But you’re a man of many talents and qualities — you are calm, you are wise and you are patient,” he added. Recalling the Iranian president’s past treatment of patients in hospitals, PM Shehbaz congratulated him on “this very well-deserved conferment”. He termed today a “historic moment between Pakistan and Iran”. Recalling the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran, the premier said it was “a matter of great happiness that this war has come to an end, which could have engulfed the entire region and beyond”. The prime minister hailed the “sagacious” leadership of Pezeshkian and his colleagues, and highlighted Pakistan’s role as an “honest and sincere mediator” in the US-Iran peace process. PM Shehbaz also announced he would be undertaking a visit to Tehran next week to pay respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to “reaffirm and reassure Pakistan’s solidarity with our brotherly people of Iran”. “Zindabad dosti Pakistan o Iran,” he concluded. At the outset of his address, PM Shehbaz referred to the US-Iran technical talks held in Switzerland and said, “My dear brother, we pray to Allah Almighty that God-willing, this arrangement will usher in a new era of peace, stability and prosperity for this entire region.” The prime minister also appreciated the “wisdom and sagacity” of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for guiding the Iranian nation through “these very difficult and challenging times”. “Throughout this crisis, the entire Iranian nation, our Iranian brothers and sisters, have demonstrated their unity with honour and dignity,” he observed, praising their courage as “awe-inspiring”. He went on to extend Pakistan’s deepest condolences on the “loss of thousands of precious lives, including the late Khamenei, who was a great visionary leader and respected by all and sundry around the Muslim world”. The premier affirmed that the people of Pakistan share the grief of Iranians and stand in “complete solidarity with the people of Iran”. “Your happiness is our happiness. Your sorrow is our sorrow,” PM Shehbaz remarked. “Iran’s success is our success. Iran’s loss is our loss,” he added, inserting another Persian phrase in his speech. “This sentiment reflects deeply the feeling of the people of Pakistan.” He highlighted that the two were “far more than just neighbours” and bound together by shared history, faith and culture. The premier extended his country’s gratitude to the Iranian leadership for reposing their “abiding trust in Pakistan to initiate and mediate this peace process”. “We have done this act of mediation with fullest honesty of purpose and complete sincerity,” he declared. He commended both the Iranian and US delegations for their “serious and constructive participation” in the Lake Lucerne Summit held in Switzerland. Mentioning the “support and encouragement of many brotherly and friendly countries”, PM Shehbaz thanked the Qatari emir’s “pivotal role” and the “steadfast support and encouragement” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The prime minister also hailed the “untiring efforts [and] unwavering commitment” of Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. “Even during the dark days, he never wavered and, as a result, was instrumental in helping build the consensus that made this historic breakthrough possible by the grace of god,” he emphasised. The premier went on to praise the “dedicated efforts” of Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his team at the Foreign Office (FO), as well as the “valuable contributions” of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. ‘Age-old trust’ President Pezeshkian began his address by reciting verses by renowned poet Allama Iqbal, which he said continued to inspire unity among Muslim nations. He said the two nations “do not merely live next to each other, but they share a common destiny in the majority of their aspirations, concerns and hopes”. “Pakistan for us is not merely a neighbouring country; it’s a brotherly and friendly country and has been an amicable companion and has had deep historical, cultural, religious and popular bonds between the two nations and these bonds have brought our nations closer,” he highlighted. Noting that the relations between Islamabad and Tehran have always been consolidated on the basis of mutual respect, goodwill and historical trust, Pezeshkian said the “recent developments have once again showcased the consolidation of this valuable asset”. The president stated: “In a critical historical juncture that the region is facing a multitude of challenges, the responsible and visionary role played by Pakistan in supporting the discussions and negotiations in de-escalating and strengthening the regional stability is a manifestation of a brotherly and futuristic attitude and viewpoint by this country towards the developments in the region.” He observed that Iran’s acceptance of Pakistan’s initiative was a “reflection of the ancient and age-old trust that the Iranian nation has towards the nation, the government and the authorities of Pakistan”. Thanking the solidarity displayed by Pakistanis and the hospitality of the leadership here, Pezeshkian said he held “constructive meetings and discussions” with PM Shehbaz, President Zardari and CDF Munir. “In these discussions, we had many good points talks and discussed regarding the latest developments in the region and in the world and also regarding bilateral relations,” he elaborated. Pezeshkian observed that the two neighbours were “adamant to use the positive existing atmosphere to usher in a new era and open a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the two countries and draw new horizons and new opportunities of cooperation based on shared interests”. “We deeply believe that peace, stability, sustainable security, development and the welfare of nations in the strategic region of West Asia and the Persian Gulf can only be ensured through straightforward and honest discussions, intra-regional cooperation, interactions and cooperation based on mutual respect for the countries in the region,” he stated. The president added, “Based on this fact, we stretch our hands of friendship to establish a common understanding and build a new security structure in the region for the countries in the region.” ‘We will never let you down’ Addressing a delegation-level meeting earlier, PM Shehbaz said it was a “great pleasure once again to welcome you to Pakistan”. He said Pezeshkian’s acceptance of his invitation after the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding was a “matter of great happiness and satisfaction for all of us”. The premier requested Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s supreme leader for his “sagacious leadership that Iran has been able to achieve this MoU and as a result, a ceasefire with dignity and honour”. He also offered his deepest condolences “on the killings of innocent Iranian brothers and sisters, children, which run into thousands of people”. PM Shehbaz said: “Yet, under your sagacious and very calm, visionary leadership, today, thanks to God, we are sitting here to peep into a very bright future, and I am very grateful to you and the Iranian leadership for having abiding trust in Pakistan’s ability to mediate with honesty and sincerity. “I want to assure you that as brothers, we will never let you down,” he affirmed. “As they say, true brotherhood doesn’t have any questions to answer. And here we are,” the prime minister said. He further assured the Iranian leader that Pakistan will “carry on this important role until we have everlasting peace in place, on terms and conditions which are dictated by dignity and honour”. He also hailed the courage of Iranians. Highlighted the role and “outstanding contribution” of CDF Munir, he remarked: “He has toiled and worked untiringly through the nights, through those dark days with one mission: come what may, we will do everything humanly possible to stop this war, which can burn vast swathes of land and devastate everything.” The premier also appreciated the efforts of Dar and Naqvi for their “fine shuttle diplomacy”. “In that, brother Abbas Araghchi has played a pivotal role,” he said. Earlier, the Iranian president was welcomed at the Prime Minister’s House with a guard of honour, and the two held a meeting before delegation-level talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was at the direct talks held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland over the weekend, is also accompanying Pezeshkian during the visit. At PM House, the Iranian president engaged in a bilateral meeting with PM Shehbaz, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A statement from the PMO said that Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar were in attendance. It added that delegation-level talks would take place later. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq were also expected to call on the Iranian president, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Iran’s state media IRNA reported that FM Araghchi held talks with President Zardari and PM Shehbaz “only hours” before Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan. ‘Principled support for Iran’s peace’ President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace” as President Pezeshkian paid a visit to Islamabad. In their meeting at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart on his first state visit to Pakistan since the US-Iran war, the presidency said. “The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. President Zardari noted that the visit reflected the “longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and a desire to stay together in good and bad times”. He stressed that Pakistan has “consistently opposed one-sided initiatives and has supported dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve a durable and sustainable solution to regional and global challenges”. He also underscored Pakistan’s “commitment to preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah while maintaining strong fraternal relations with the countries of the Gulf region”, the presidency said. President Zardari congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran and “expressed the hope that the ongoing technical-level negotiations would culminate in permanent peace in the region”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace, stability, national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The president again expressed his condolences on the “martyrdom of His Eminence Ali Hosseini Khamenei”, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and said that Pakistan would participate in his funeral. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its “positive and constructive efforts in support of peace and dialogue and appreciated the support extended by Pakistan during [the] recent challenging circumstances”, the presidency said. The Iranian president said his country “attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further expanding cooperation in political, economic, security and regional matters” President Zardari requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The Iranian president was accompanied by FM Araghchi, Chief of the President’s Office Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Chief of Political Affairs of President’s Office Saeed Abbas Mousavi and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam. From the Pakistani side, Deputy PM and FM Ishaq Dar, PPP Chairman and former FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Senate Chief Whip Saleem Mandviwala and ex-senator Dr Asim Hussain were present during the meeting. CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss ‘peace initiatives’ CDF Munir called on the Iranian president, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. They exchanged views on “regional developments and peace initiatives”, the ISPR said in a statement. CDF Munir, along with PM Shehbaz, had participated in the US-Iran talks in Switzerland, where they discussed a framework for regional peace. Both leaders have been involved in efforts to secure peace in the Middle East after the US-Iran war erupted on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran. During his meeting with the army chief, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability”, the ISPR said. It added that he acknowledged Pakistan’s “consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges”. On his part, CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, the statement noted. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and maintaining close consultations on issues of mutual interest, with the shared objective of advancing peace, prosperity and stability across the region,” it read. Iran president, FM arrive Pezeshkian and Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on separate flights earlier in the day. The Iranian president flew to the federal capital from Iran, while the foreign minister’s last engagement was in Oman. President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase, was received by President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, Naqvi, Bilawal and Ambassador Moghaddam. FM Araghchi, who had already landed in Pakistan, was also present to welcome his president. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added. Upon his arrival at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase earlier in the day, Araghchi was welcomed by Dar, Naqvi and Bilawal. “The leadership and people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to Islamabad,” the FO said. In an earlier statement, the FO noted Pezeshkian’s visit was his second to Pakistan in his capacity as the president of Iran. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”. “The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added. IHC, FCC cancel judicial work; govt tells Red Zone employees to work from home The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also cancelled judicial work for Tuesday, due to the closure of the Red Zone for the Iranian president’s visit. A notification issued by the IHC said that Tuesday’s cause list had been cancelled, adding that officials were directed to work from home. However, it added that district courts would function as per routine. Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) also announced the suspension of judicial work at its principal seat in Islamabad due to the closure of the Red Zone in Islamabad. “Consequently, the cause list of the Court stands cancelled. However, all officers and staff shall work from home and shall not leave the station. Besides, all four branch registries of the court shall remain open for judicial and administrative work,” the notification said. Separately, the federal government issued a notification implementing a one-day “work from home” directive for various ministries. According to a notification issued by Cabinet Division Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal, employees of ministries, divisions, and government offices located inside Islamabad’s Red Zone will work remotely. Furthermore, autonomous bodies and attached departments operating within the Red Zone will observe a full holiday. However, essential federal institutions and banks were exempted from this order. These included the Prime Minister’s Office, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, the Federal Board of Revenue, and the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, commerce, industries, law, parliamentary affairs, and planning division, alongside all federal banking institutions. Bus stands closed All bus terminals operating in the capital were closed on Monday night as a security measure in view of the arrival of the Iranian president. Officials of the capital administration and police said that the capital police, under directives from the capital administration, approached the managements of bus terminals in the capital, including those at Faizabad and Chongi No 26, and asked them to shut down their operations before midnight. The managers were further asked to suspend their operations on Tuesday. The terminals will remain closed until the departure of the Iranian president. Besides, the Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed as a security measure. Entry will be allowed only to concerned officials. Further, Islamabad District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon ordered the immediate closure of all popular hiking routes in the city. The restriction applies to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the hiking tracks located behind Saidpur Village, remaining effective from Tuesday until further notice. US-Iran talks in Switzerland Pezeshkian’s visit follows key direct talks — dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit” — held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, kicking off negotiations under the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18. Under the 14-point accord, Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days of the signing. The US-Iran talks in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir representing Pakistan. The Lake Lucerne Summit created a mechanism for further technical talks, which will continue this week, and also set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open. “Encouraging progress has been made,” the mediators said in their joint statement, including a contact channel set up to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” in the Strait of Hormuz. A “de-confliction cell” between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed upon to prevent fighting from erupting again. Additional input from APP
- Diplomatik23 Haz 17:52
'Hands of friendship': Iran president calls for new regional security structure among Muslim nations
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday called for a “united front” of Muslim nations, extending “hands of friendship” for a new regional security structure. The Iranian president made the remarks during a one-day official visit to Pakistan, undertaken at PM Shehbaz’s invitation. The two leaders held a meeting at the Prime Minister House, which was followed by delegation-level talks. Addressing a joint press conference later with the prime minister, Pezeshkian said he held “constructive meetings and discussions” with PM Shehbaz, President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. “In these discussions, we had many good points talks and discussed regarding the latest developments in the region and in the world and also regarding bilateral relations,” he elaborated. Pezeshkian observed that the two neighbours were “adamant to use the positive existing atmosphere to usher in a new era and open a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the two countries and draw new horizons and new opportunities of cooperation based on shared interests”. He said Iran believed that “peace, stability, sustainable security, development and the welfare of nations in the strategic region of West Asia and the Persian Gulf can only be ensured through straightforward and honest discussions, intra-regional cooperation, interactions and cooperation based on mutual respect for the countries in the region”. “Based on this fact, we stretch our hands of friendship to establish a common understanding and build a new security structure for the countries in the region,” Pezeshkian added. He noted that PM Shehbaz’s mention of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt in his remarks alongside him was a “very well-placed mentioning of the roles that these authorities and these leaders actually played in the discussions that led to the peace”. “I believe Muslims shall form a united front against their enemies,” the Iranian president said. He went on to say that the “tremendous potentials” of Islamabad and Tehran, along with the political will of the leaders and support of their nations, can “elevate the relations between Iran and Pakistan to a level that is befitting the two countries’ position in the Islamic world and can produce a successful model of cooperation in solidarity and brotherhood”. Pezeshkian declared that the two countries “share a strong resolve to promote and enhance interactions and relations, especially in the area of economy and trade”. He observed that both countries’ ministers, within the framework of the MoUs and the agreements that have been made during last year’s visit, have “tried to remove any technical existing hurdles and operationalise the decisions that have been made”. President Pezeshkian began his address by reciting verses by renowned poet Allama Iqbal, which he said continued to inspire unity among Muslim nations. He said the two nations “do not merely live next to each other, but they share a common destiny in the majority of their aspirations, concerns and hopes”. “Pakistan for us is not merely a neighbouring country; it’s a brotherly and friendly country and has been an amicable companion and has had deep historical, cultural, religious and popular bonds between the two nations and these bonds have brought our nations closer,” he highlighted. Noting that the relations between Islamabad and Tehran have always been consolidated on the basis of mutual respect, goodwill and historical trust, Pezeshkian said the “recent developments have once again showcased the consolidation of this valuable asset”. The president stated: “In a critical historical juncture that the region is facing a multitude of challenges, the responsible and visionary role played by Pakistan in supporting the discussions and negotiations in de-escalating and strengthening the regional stability is a manifestation of a brotherly and futuristic attitude and viewpoint by this country towards the developments in the region.” He observed that Iran’s acceptance of Pakistan’s initiative was a “reflection of the ancient and age-old trust that the Iranian nation has towards the nation, the government and the authorities of Pakistan”. The visiting dignitary concluded his speech by thanking the Pakistani side for its hospitality and for accepting the invitation to the commemoration of the late Khamenei. ‘Iran’s success is our success. Iran’s loss is our loss’ In his remarks at the joint press briefing, PM Shehbaz said he and President Pezeshkian held “very productive discussions in a very cordial atmosphere”. “It was like a family reunion, and brothers were talking to each other with the fullest clarity and total commitment that we will do everything to strengthen our brotherly relations like never before,” he remarked. He noted that Islamabad and Tehran have “consistently stood by one another in difficult times, and recent events have once again demonstrated beyond any ray of doubt the enduring strength of this brotherhood, this friendship and this partnership”. The premier began his speech by reciting an Iranian couplet on the themes of friendship during challenging times. PM Shehbaz described Pezeshkian as a “visionary and sagacious leader of a great country, Iran”. “But you’re a man of many talents and qualities — you are calm, you are wise and you are patient,” he added. Recalling the Iranian president’s past treatment of patients in hospitals, PM Shehbaz congratulated him on “this very well-deserved conferment”. He termed today a “historic moment between Pakistan and Iran”. Recalling the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed last week between the United States and Iran, the premier said it was “a matter of great happiness that this war has come to an end, which could have engulfed the entire region and beyond”. The prime minister hailed the “sagacious” leadership of Pezeshkian and his colleagues, and highlighted Pakistan’s role as an “honest and sincere mediator” in the US-Iran peace process. At the outset of his address, PM Shehbaz referred to the US-Iran technical talks held in Switzerland and said, “My dear brother, we pray to Allah Almighty that God-willing, this arrangement will usher in a new era of peace, stability and prosperity for this entire region.” The prime minister also appreciated the “wisdom and sagacity” of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for guiding the Iranian nation through “these very difficult and challenging times”. “Throughout this crisis, the entire Iranian nation, our Iranian brothers and sisters, have demonstrated their unity with honour and dignity,” he observed, praising their courage as “awe-inspiring”. He went on to extend Pakistan’s deepest condolences on the “loss of thousands of precious lives, including the late Khamenei, who was a great visionary leader and respected by all and sundry around the Muslim world”. The premier affirmed that the people of Pakistan share the grief of Iranians and stand in “complete solidarity with the people of Iran”. “Your happiness is our happiness. Your sorrow is our sorrow,” PM Shehbaz remarked. “Iran’s success is our success. Iran’s loss is our loss,” he added, inserting another Persian phrase in his speech. “This sentiment reflects deeply the feeling of the people of Pakistan.” He highlighted that the two were “far more than just neighbours” and bound together by shared history, faith and culture. The premier extended his country’s gratitude to the Iranian leadership for reposing their “abiding trust in Pakistan to initiate and mediate this peace process”. “We have done this act of mediation with fullest honesty of purpose and complete sincerity,” he declared. He commended both the Iranian and US delegations for their “serious and constructive participation” in the Lake Lucerne Summit held in Switzerland. Mentioning the “support and encouragement of many brotherly and friendly countries”, PM Shehbaz thanked the Qatari emir’s “pivotal role” and the “steadfast support and encouragement” of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The prime minister hailed the “untiring efforts [and] unwavering commitment” of CDF Munir. “Even during the dark days, he never wavered and, as a result, was instrumental in helping build the consensus that made this historic breakthrough possible by the grace of god,” he emphasised. The premier went on to praise the “dedicated efforts” of Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his team at the Foreign Office (FO), as well as the “valuable contributions” of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. PM Shehbaz also announced he would be undertaking a visit to Tehran next week to pay respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to “reaffirm and reassure Pakistan’s solidarity with our brotherly people of Iran”. “Zindabad dosti Pakistan o Iran,” he concluded. ‘We will never let you down’ Addressing a delegation-level meeting between the two sides earlier, PM Shehbaz said it was a “great pleasure once again” to welcome Pezeshkian to Pakistan, as it was his second visit to Islamabad in his capacity as the president of Iran. He said Pezeshkian’s acceptance of his invitation after the Islamabad MoU was a “matter of great happiness and satisfaction for all of us”. The premier requested Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s supreme leader for his “sagacious leadership that Iran has been able to achieve this MoU and as a result, a ceasefire with dignity and honour”. He also offered his deepest condolences “on the killings of innocent Iranian brothers and sisters, children, which run into thousands of people”. PM Shehbaz said: “Yet, under your sagacious and very calm, visionary leadership, today, thanks to God, we are sitting here to peep into a very bright future, and I am very grateful to you and the Iranian leadership for having abiding trust in Pakistan’s ability to mediate with honesty and sincerity. “I want to assure you that as brothers, we will never let you down,” he affirmed. “As they say, true brotherhood doesn’t have any questions to answer. And here we are,” the prime minister said. He further assured the Iranian leader that Pakistan will “carry on this important role until we have everlasting peace in place, on terms and conditions which are dictated by dignity and honour”. He also hailed the courage of Iranians. Highlighting CDF Munir’s “outstanding contribution”, he remarked: “He has toiled and worked untiringly through the nights, through those dark days with one mission: come what may, we will do everything humanly possible to stop this war, which can burn vast swathes of land and devastate everything.” The premier also appreciated the efforts of Dar and Naqvi for their “fine shuttle diplomacy”. “In that, brother Abbas Araghchi has played a pivotal role,” he added. Earlier, the Iranian president was welcomed at the Prime Minister’s House with a guard of honour, and the two held a meeting before delegation-level talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who was at the direct talks held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland over the weekend, also accompanied Pezeshkian during the visit. At PM House, the Iranian president engaged in a bilateral meeting with PM Shehbaz, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). CDF Munir and Deputy PM were also present on the occasion. This was followed by delegation-level talks between the two sides, which PM Shehbaz addressed. Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani and National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq were also expected to call on the Iranian president, according to the Foreign Office (FO). Iran’s state media IRNA reported that FM Araghchi held talks with President Zardari and PM Shehbaz “only hours” before Pezeshkian landed in Pakistan. ‘Principled support for Iran’s peace’ Prior to Pezeshkian’s arrival at the PM House, he met with President Asif Ali Zardari, who reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace. In their meeting at Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari welcomed his Iranian counterpart on his first state visit to Pakistan since the US-Iran war, the presidency said. “The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, mainly regional peace and security, bilateral and regional connectivity, economic cooperation and other issues of mutual interest,” the statement said. President Zardari noted that the visit reflected the “longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries and a desire to stay together in good and bad times”. He stressed that Pakistan has “consistently opposed one-sided initiatives and has supported dialogue and diplomacy as the means to achieve a durable and sustainable solution to regional and global challenges”. He also underscored Pakistan’s “commitment to preserving the unity of the Muslim Ummah while maintaining strong fraternal relations with the countries of the Gulf region”, the presidency said. President Zardari congratulated Pezeshkian on the signing of the Islamabad MoU between the US and Iran and “expressed the hope that the ongoing technical-level negotiations would culminate in permanent peace in the region”. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “principled support for Iran’s peace, stability, national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity”. The president again expressed his condolences on the “martyrdom of His Eminence Ali Hosseini Khamenei”, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and said that Pakistan would participate in his funeral. Meanwhile, President Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its “positive and constructive efforts in support of peace and dialogue and appreciated the support extended by Pakistan during [the] recent challenging circumstances”, the presidency said. The Iranian president said his country “attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and looks forward to further expanding cooperation in political, economic, security and regional matters” President Zardari requested President Pezeshkian to convey his warm regards to Iran’s supreme leader. The Iranian president was accompanied by FM Araghchi, Chief of the President’s Office Mohsen Haji Mirzaei, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, Chief of Political Affairs of President’s Office Saeed Abbas Mousavi and Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam. From the Pakistani side, Deputy PM Dar, PPP Chairman and former FM Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry, Senate Chief Whip Saleem Mandviwala and ex-senator Dr Asim Hussain were present during the meeting. CDF Munir, Pezeshkian discuss ‘peace initiatives’ Earlier in the day, CDF Munir called on the Iranian president and the two exchanged views on “regional developments and peace initiatives”, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. CDF Munir, along with PM Shehbaz, had participated in the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Both leaders have been involved in efforts to secure peace in the Middle East after the US-Iran war erupted on February 28 as US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran. During his meeting with the army chief, Pezeshkian appreciated Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability”, ISPR said. It added that he acknowledged Pakistan’s “consistent efforts to encourage peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges”. On his part, CDF Munir reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to peace and stability in the region, the statement noted. “Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations and maintaining close consultations on issues of mutual interest, with the shared objective of advancing peace, prosperity and stability across the region,” it read. Iran president, FM arrive Pezeshkian and Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on separate flights earlier in the day. The Iranian president flew to the federal capital from Iran, while the foreign minister’s last engagement was in Oman. President Pezeshkian, upon his arrival at the Nur Khan airbase, was received by President Zardari, PM Shehbaz, Deputy PM Dar, Naqvi, Bilawal and Ambassador Moghaddam. FM Araghchi, who had already landed in Pakistan, was also present to welcome his president. Pezeshkian was accorded a 21-gun salute, while fighter jets conducted a flypast in his honour, state-run APP reported. The president waved in response to the children’s welcoming slogans, it added. Upon his arrival at Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan airbase earlier in the day, Araghchi was welcomed by Dar, Naqvi and Bilawal. “The leadership and people of Pakistan extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Araghchi and the Iranian delegation to Islamabad,” the FO said. In an earlier statement, the FO noted Pezeshkian’s visit was his second to Pakistan in his capacity as the president of Iran. It said the visit would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in trade, energy, border security, people-to-people exchanges and regional connectivity. It also termed the visit an “important opportunity to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, as well as regional and international developments of mutual interest”. “The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region,” the FO added. IHC, FCC cancel judicial work; govt tells Red Zone employees to work from home The Islamabad High Court (IHC) also cancelled judicial work for Tuesday, due to the closure of the Red Zone for the Iranian president’s visit. A notification issued by the IHC said that Tuesday’s cause list had been cancelled, adding that officials were directed to work from home. However, it added that district courts would function as per routine. Similarly, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) also announced the suspension of judicial work at its principal seat in Islamabad due to the closure of the Red Zone in Islamabad. “Consequently, the cause list of the Court stands cancelled. However, all officers and staff shall work from home and shall not leave the station. Besides, all four branch registries of the court shall remain open for judicial and administrative work,” the notification said. Separately, the federal government issued a notification implementing a one-day “work from home” directive for various ministries. According to a notification issued by Cabinet Division Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal, employees of ministries, divisions, and government offices located inside Islamabad’s Red Zone will work remotely. Furthermore, autonomous bodies and attached departments operating within the Red Zone will observe a full holiday. However, essential federal institutions and banks were exempted from this order. These included the Prime Minister’s Office, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Cabinet Division, the Ministry of Finance and Revenue, the Federal Board of Revenue, and the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, commerce, industries, law, parliamentary affairs, and planning division, alongside all federal banking institutions. Bus stands closed All bus terminals operating in the capital were closed on Monday night as a security measure in view of the arrival of the Iranian president. Officials of the capital administration and police said that the capital police, under directives from the capital administration, approached the managements of bus terminals in the capital, including those at Faizabad and Chongi No 26, and asked them to shut down their operations before midnight. The managers were further asked to suspend their operations on Tuesday. The terminals will remain closed until the departure of the Iranian president. Besides, the Islamabad Red Zone has also been sealed as a security measure. Entry will be allowed only to concerned officials. Further, Islamabad District Magistrate Irfan Nawaz Memon ordered the immediate closure of all popular hiking routes in the city. The restriction applies to Trail 2, Trail 3, Trail 4, Trail 5, and the hiking tracks located behind Saidpur Village, remaining effective from Tuesday until further notice. US-Iran talks in Switzerland Pezeshkian’s visit follows key direct talks — dubbed the “Lake Lucerne Summit” — held between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, kicking off negotiations under the Islamabad MoU signed on June 18. Under the 14-point accord, Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and negotiate on key issues within 60 days of the signing. The US-Iran talks in the Swiss resort of Burgenstock were mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir representing Pakistan. The Lake Lucerne Summit created a mechanism for further technical talks, which will continue this week, and also set up communication lines to end the fighting in Lebanon and to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open. “Encouraging progress has been made,” the mediators said in their joint statement, including a contact channel set up to “avoid incidents and miscommunication” in the Strait of Hormuz. A “de-confliction cell” between the parties and the Lebanese authorities has also been agreed upon to prevent fighting from erupting again. Additional input from APP
- Diplomatik25 Haz 02:36
PM Shehbaz ‘optimistic’ as US, Iran hash out differences
• Premier speaks to Qatari ruler, Tabuk governor; stresses need to protect talks from ‘spoilers’; insists momentum must continue for ‘successful outcome’ • Qatari PM in Oman to discuss Hormuz status; Trump insists it will remain toll-free • Another summit on the cards to mend ties between Iran, Gulf states; Ghalibaf calls for ‘coexistence’ • IAEA to carry out inspections of nuclear sites as Tehran links access to final accord, sanctions relief ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hoped for a successful conclusion of the peace process between the US and Iran amid efforts by the negotiators to secure a lasting end to the war that engulfed the Gulf region following the Feb 28 US-Israeli strikes on Iran. In separate phone calls, the premier spoke to Qatari ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Arabia’s provincial governor Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, with the US-Iran dialogue featuring prominently in the conversations. According to the PM’s Office, PM Shehbaz received a telephone call from Qatar’s royal, in which Doha appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts that led to the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. He expressed Qatar’s full support for Pakistan’s peace efforts. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the first round of technical-level talks held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, and stated that positive momentum must continue so that negotiations can be successful. The two leaders also agreed that it would be important to safeguard the talks from detractors, the statement added. A day earlier, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Israel “nearly derailed” the talks with its strikes in Lebanon. The PM reiterated his invitation to the Qatari ruler to visit Pakistan. In response, Mr Al Thani expressed his willingness to visit Pakistan later this year to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments. Separately, the PM also received a phone call from Tabuk Governor Prince Fahd, in which the Saudi official lauded Pakistan’s remarkable diplomatic efforts to secure an understanding between the US and Iran. The PM said that Pakistan’s peace efforts were aimed at ensuring regional peace and stability, with the support of friendly countries, including Saudi Arabia. The talks between the US and Iran are expected to resume next week, but the date and venue for these talks have not been confirmed. Both sides, however, continue to make contrasting statements on multiple issues. According to US President Donald Trump, Iran had assured him that no fees would be collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He did not specify whether those assurances would remain in place after the 60-day negotiating period. In comments to the media after a lunch with Republican senators, Trump said, “Iran is agreeing to everything I want, and they have to. Otherwise, we just go back and do what we have to do.” Just a day earlier, Iran and Oman had discussed charging fees in the vital strait. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally transits, was closed by Iran after it was attacked by the US and Israel. Iran lifted its blockade as part of an accord signed with the US last week which extended an ongoing ceasefire by 60 days and set in place a memorandum of understanding aimed at permanently ending the war. Gulf talks on Hormuz Qatar’s PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani travelled to Oman on Wednesday to initiate talks between the Gulf states, Iraq and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, AFP reported citing an unnamed diplomat. “The Qatari prime minister travelled to Muscat in preparation for talks between Iran, the Gulf nations and Iraq on the operation of the Strait of Hormuz,” the diplomat told AFP, saying the discussions were separate from US-Iran negotiations. The diplomat explained Gulf countries would push for freedom of navigation through the strait and no imposition of fees for transit while Iran was expected to ask for an environmental and security service fee for crossing the vital waterway. Pakistan, which has mediated US-Iran talks alongside Qatar, was also expected to be involved in the regional Hormuz discussions. A separate summit was also expected between the Gulf countries and potentially with other regional neighbours with Iran to mend ties in Saudi Arabia. The separate talks on reconciliation between Gulf countries and Iran expected in Riyadh could also include other regional neighbours, the diplomat said, without specifying a date for the summit. Nuclear disagreement Besides Hormuz, another key sticking point has been Iran’s nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Tehran had “fully and completely agreed” to allow UN inspectors to return to the country, but Iran said it had no intention of doing so. The controversy deepened on Wednesday after UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi said the UN watchdog will carry out inspections in Iran soon following an interim peace accord. “The inspections will indeed take place,” International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Grossi told a press conference in Japan, an audio recording of which the IAEA posted online. “We will be working on the modalities — dates, procedures, places — very soon,” he said of discussions with Tehran. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded that there were currently no plans to grant access to attacked nuclear facilities or nuclear material. He said such issues would only be addressed within the framework of a final agreement with Washington and after “practical steps” to lift US sanctions on Iran. “Paragraph 8 of this memorandum of understanding states explicitly that nuclear activities that are going to be carried out with regards to nuclear material, facilities, will be supervised by the IAEA, in bold letters,” Mr Grossi said. “Obviously, to do that, we will have to inspect… So this is going to happen. Of course, if they (Iran) want to comply with the agreement. If they don’t want (to), it’s another matter.” Tehran appeared to push back on Grossi’s comments. “Media noise cannot be used to impose facts on the ground,” Mr Gharibabadi wrote on X, indicating that inspection arrangements remained contingent on progress in negotiations over sanctions lifting. ‘Declaration of defeat’ Meanwhile, Iran called the deal to end the Middle East war “a declaration of America’s defeat” with its top negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf saying that security in the Middle East must be ensured by the countries of the reigon. “We see the future of the region not in confrontation but in interaction and not in elimination but in coexistence,” Mr Ghalibaf said. “The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation,” he said. However, Trump told reporters at the Capitol that the United Stated is winning in the Iran war. He said, “The war is going very well. As you know, we’re winning by a lot. Iran is making very big concessions. We’ll see what happens — but it has been very, very, very powerful.” Despite these claims, the US president during a meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte in the Oval Office told him he was “let down” by members of the transatlantic alliance who did not back his war against Iran. “We were let down. We didn’t need help on this at all. We demolished (Iran) literally in the first week but it would have been nice if they would have said, ‘We’d like to help,’” he added. Published in Dawn, June 25th, 2026
- Güvenlik26 Haz 13:34
İran ve ABD arasında 'Hürmüz' iletişim hattı
İran ve ABD'nin, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda askeri çatışmaları önlemek için bir askeri iletişim hattı kurduğu bildirildi.
- Güvenlik26 Haz 14:05
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- Güvenlik26 Haz 17:24
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- Güvenlik26 Haz 20:36
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- Güvenlik29 Haz 17:46
PM Shehbaz to visit Iran, Turkiye as part of mediation efforts to end Middle East war: sources
ISLAMABAD: As part of Pakistan’s efforts to help broker an end to the war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay official visits to Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to 6, sources in the PM Office told Dawn on Monday. The US military said it carried out new strikes on early Sunday on multiple targets in Iran, in response to a fresh Iranian attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran responded by launching strikes against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait before both sides agreed to halt attacks. Sources said that during his visit, the prime minister will meet the leadership of both Iran and Turkiye and call on Tehran and Washington to exercise restraint, particularly following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of the peace process. The strikes underscored the fragility of the Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal aimed at ending a war launched by the United States and Israel on February 28, which disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global energy markets. Yesterday, Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, said that “we should reach a new framework that includes all countries in the region and without the presence or interference of any country from outside the region”. This echoed a proposal put forward by Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier this week, who called for a new “regional security structure” among regional countries. Pezeshkian floated the concept during a visit to Pakistan, where he expressed gratitude to PM Shehbaz and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their efforts to bring about an end to the war.
- Güvenlik02 Tem 10:26
İran'dan tansiyonu yükselten Hürmüz açıklaması: ABD müdahale ederse karşılık verilecek
İran Silahlı Kuvvetleri'nin savaşı yöneten birimi Hatemu'l Enbiya Merkez Karargahı, ABD'nin Hürmüz Boğazı'nda "güvenlik işlerine" yönelik ya da "düzeni bozucu" herhangi bir müdahalesinin İran'ın ulusal egemenliğine yönelik tehdit olarak görüleceğini ve bunun kararlılıkla yanıtlanacağını kaydetti.
- Güvenlik02 Tem 19:58
BMGK, imzalanan mutabakata rağmen ABD ile İran arasında devam eden gerilim için toplandı
Birleşmiş Milletler Güvenlik Konseyi, imzalanan mutabakat zaptına rağmen ABD ile İran arasında devam eden gerilimi tartışmak üzere bir araya gelirken, toplantıda ABD ile İran saldırılar ve mutabakatın uygulanması konusunda birbirlerini eleştirdi.
- Güvenlik05 Tem 16:27
Netanyahu sees no disagreements between US and Israel, including on Iran
The Jewish state and Washington want to see Iran give up its nuclear weapons program, the Israeli prime minister said
- Güvenlik07 Tem 05:07
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- Güvenlik07 Tem 21:20
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- Güvenlik08 Tem 18:00
CENTCOM: “20’den fazla savaş gemisi Orta Doğu sularında devriye geziyor”
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- Güvenlik08 Tem 19:54
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- Güvenlik08 Tem 19:54
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- Güvenlik08 Tem 19:54
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- Güvenlik08 Tem 20:12
Trump 'ateşkes bitti, saldırabiliriz' demişti: İran'da pek çok kentte patlama sesleri!
Trump'ın 'bu gece sert vurabiliriz' sözlerinin ardından, İran basını Sirik ile Bender Abbas kentleri ile Sistan ve Beluçistan Eyaleti'ne bağlı Çabahar ve Kunarek'te patlama sesleri duyulduğunu bildirdi. İran Meclisi Ulusal Güvenlik ve Dış Politika Komisyonu Başkanı İbrahim Azizi, ABD'nin İran'ın güneyine yönelik saldırıları hakkında, "ABD'liler, onlara ezici bir karşılık vereceğimizi bilmeli." dedi.
- Güvenlik09 Tem 00:02
ABD'nin Türkiye'ye yaptırımları kaldırması için nasıl bir yol haritası izlenecek?
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- Diplomatik09 Tem 13:08
CAATSA yaptırımları nedir? Türkiye için süreç nasıl işleyecek?
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- Güvenlik12 Tem 00:27
İran: Hürmüz'ü kapattık! ABD: Yeni saldırı dalgası başlattık
Vurulan gemisindeki 1 mürettebattan haber alınamadığını duyuran ABD İran hatasının bedelini ödeyecek tehdidinde bulundu. İran basını ülkenin farklı noktalarında patlama sesleri geldiğini bildirdi. İRAN: HÜRMÜZ'Ü KAPATTIK İran Devrim Muhafızları Ordusu Deniz Kuvvetleri tarafından yapılan açıklamada, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda yabancı müdahale ve gemilerin "yetkisiz rotalarda" seyretmeye çalışmasının güvenlik sorunlarına yol açtığı öne sürüldü. Daha önce yabancı müdahalelerin ve gemilerin rotalarının izinsiz şekilde belirlenmesine karşı uyarıda bulunulduğu belirtilerek, birkaç saat önce bazı gemilerin bu uyarıları dikkate almadığı ve "yetkisiz rotalarda" ilerlemeye çalıştığı ifade edildi. Uyarılara rağmen rotasını değiştirmeyen ve deniz güvenliğini tehlikeye attığı öne sürülen gemilerden birinin, Devrim Muhafızları Ordusu Donanması tarafından uyarı atışlarıyla durdurulduğu aktarılarak, "Bu olay sonucunda ve yasadışı yabancı müdahale nedeniyle ortaya çıkan bu istikrarsız güvenlik durumu sebebiyle, Hürmüz Boğazı ikinci bir duyuruya kadar kapatılacak." denildi. Açıklamada, Hürmüz Boğazı bölgesinde Amerikan müdahaleleri sona erene kadar hiçbir gemiye geçiş izni verilmeyeceği belirtilerek, "Amerikan-Siyonist düşmanın topraklarına girmesine izin veren ülkeler, bu müdahalenin sonuçlarından sorumlu tutulacaktır." ifadelerine yer verildi. ABD iRAN'DAN KAMUOYUNA RESMİ AÇIKLAMA İSTEDİ! Öte yandan ABD'nin, İran'dan Hürmüz Boğazı'nın ticari gemilere açık olduğunu kabul ettiğine dair kamuoyuna yönelik resmi bir açıklama yapmasını istediği iddia edildi. ABC News'e isminin paylaşılmaması kaydıyla konuşan üst düzey bir ABD'li yetkili, Washington'ın Tahran'dan "Hürmüz Boğazı'nın tüm geçiş yollarının açık olduğunu ve artık gemilere ateş edilmediğini" kabul eden bir açıklamayı kamuoyuna duyurmasını istediğini aktardı. ABD'li yetkili, bugün yapılacak görüşmelere ilişkin, İran'ın Hürmüz Boğazı'nın çatışmalardan önce olduğu gibi açık kalmasını kabul etmesi yönündeki beklentisini dile getirdi. Yetkili, "Ve yarın Umman'da yapılacak toplantının sonucunda onların da aynı tutumu sergilemesini bekliyoruz. Eğer bu, onların tutumu olmazsa onlar için iyi bir gün olmayacak." diye ekledi. Haber kuruluşu daha önce yine ABD'li üst düzey yetkililere dayanarak İranlı yetkililerin Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki gemilere ateş açmanın bir "hata" olduğunu özel olarak kabul etmesinin ardından ABD ve İran arasındaki müzakerelerin devam edeceğini bildirmişti. Söz konusu haberde, İranlı yetkililerin ABD'den, bazı sorunları çözmek için daha fazla görüşme talep ettikleri ve gemilere ateş etmeyi bırakacaklarını "kamuoyuna açıkça söyleyecekleri" bilgilerine yer verilmişti. Balıkesir'deki 6.1 büyüklüğündeki depremle ilgili yeni tespit! Yeniden aktif hale geldi Eski İsrail Başbakanı Barak'tan şok Netanyahu iddiası! 'Saldırı talimatı verecek'
Milliyet - Güvenlik12 Tem 07:59
UAE intercepts Iranian missiles as IRGC claims strikes on US bases
The United Arab Emirates activated air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones on Sunday as Tehran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted American military installations in Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar, warning Washington of stronger responses to continued aggression.
- Güvenlik13 Tem 06:11
CENTCOM: Hürmüz operasyonunda hassas mühimmat kullanıldı
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- Güvenlik13 Tem 08:51
Iran says it hit US bases in Bahrain, radar sites in Oman
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Monday it conducted missile and drone strikes against US military facilities in Bahrain and radar systems in neighboring Oman, warning Washington that continued interference in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "greater incidents" affecting global energy markets.
- Güvenlik13 Tem 12:58
Middle East War: Iran claims strikes on US bases in multiple countries
🔎 Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday said they had hit US military bases in countries across the Middle East in retaliation for American attacks on targets across Iran. Both US and Iran claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. In a telephone interview with Fox News on Monday, President Donald Trump said that the US will "probably become the guardian of the strait," adding that Washington should be "reimbursed" for the same. #Iran #US #StraitofHormuz #MiddleEast
- Güvenlik13 Tem 13:56
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since US-Iran ceasefire
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. As the US attacks on Iran continued on Monday, Tehran said it would stop complying with a framework agreement signed in June to halt the fighting if Washington failed to meet its commitments. It also responded with attacks of its own targeting Gulf nations, with the powerful Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announcing new strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman. “There is no doubt that this document is in crisis,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. “Each time that the other party has failed to meet its obligations, we did not uphold ours,” he added. “We will continue to act in this manner.” He nonetheless added that Tehran was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation. The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces had completed their latest barrage, which began overnight, on dozens of Iranian targets. US aircraft, naval vessels and drones hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz”. The latest salvo by US forces began at 2am PKT on Sunday, Centcom said on X. The fresh strikes came less than 24 hours after a previous wave in which Centcom said 140 Iranian military targets were hit. Iranian state media reported two deaths in the latest US strikes that it said targeted large areas across the south and west. One person was killed and four wounded at a water pumping station in the southwestern city of Mahshahr, state news agency IRNA said. Iranian state media reported that the latest US strikes targeted large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. ‘Futile efforts’ The past week’s hostilities have centred on the critical energy trade route, which Iran’s IRGC says is “closed” but which the US maintains is open to maritime traffic and not controlled by Iran. Oil prices, which tumbled after the announcement of the June agreement, jumped by up to 4.5 per cent, with the US benchmark WTI climbing to nearly $74 a barrel on fears of hampered supply on global markets. Mediators have been trying to salvage a diplomatic resolution to the war after US President Donald Trump this week said he considered the peace MoU “over” but let the door remain open for talks. Pakistan, a key intermediary in negotiations, on Sunday expressed “deep concern at escalation in regional tensions”. Iran’s foreign ministry said the US attacks had “caused the return of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz” and “rendered futile all efforts” at establishing peace in the region. But analyst Bader Al-Saif said the escalating attacks would merely delay a permanent agreement. “Both sides want to end the impasse on their own terms, and they are increasingly finding it difficult to do so. Hence the return to and increase in the scale of attacks,” said Al-Saif, an associate fellow at Chatham House. “That only prolongs what will eventually happen: a negotiated settlement.” Attacks in Gulf countries Iran’s IRGC said it had struck US military targets and bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, state media reported on Monday. IRNA cited several statements released by the Guards saying they had attacked Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a US military drone command centre in Bahrain and airbases including Ali Al Salem in Kuwait. The IRGC also said its missile and drone attacks had set fire to fuel storage tanks and ammunition depots on the Jordanian base used by the US military. It said missiles and drones hit Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base. The attack was the first phase of the response to the latest US strikes. It also said that a military base at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa was hit in the second phase of the retaliatory operation. The US Fifth Fleet headquarters is in Bahrain, but it is not at Sheikh Isa, which is a Bahraini base. However, the base has hosted US military operations and aircraft. Revolutionary Guards also claimed attacks on Ali Al Salem and Ahmad Al Jaber military bases in Kuwait. Both these bases are Kuwaiti but host the US military. It also said an air defence unit destroyed a Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (Lucas) drone belonging to the US military near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Monday, Mehr News reported. There was no immediate US response to the statement. The IRGC statement also said that ending US military interventions in the Strait of Hormuz was the only way to restore vessel passage. It warned that continued interference could lead to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector. Air raid alerts sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait’s army said the country’s forces were intercepting “hostile aerial targets” on Monday. Jordan’s army said it had intercepted four Iranian missiles. Bahrain’s military accused Iran of committing “heinous attacks with missiles and drones that target civilians”, adding it had shot down a number of Iranian projectiles Monday morning. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early on Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames. Iran’s IRGC said after the incident that “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” according to state news agency IRNA. US Centcom countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit”. Back and forth strikes On Sunday evening, Iran reported strikes on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The renewed fighting followed what Iran described as a warning shot on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel’s crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said after the incident that “the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” according to state news agency IRNA. The US Centcom countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit”. The military command added that US forces were “positioned and prepared to ensure” freedom of navigation, claiming: “Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.” Ship-tracking data from Kpler showed six vessels passed through the strait on Sunday — the lowest number in five weeks. Iranian state media reported explosions in several port cities on Sunday. In response, the IRGC said it had destroyed a command-and-control centre and drone hangars in US ally Jordan, targeted a US radar site in Kuwait, attacked US aircraft carrier support and refuelling platforms in Oman, and destroyed a jet maintenance centre and command facility in Qatar. Mediators, including Pakistan, have been trying to salvage a diplomatic solution to end the war after President Donald Trump this week declared that a ceasefire agreed with Iran after the signing of the interim accord on June 18 was over. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for “de-escalation” on Sunday during a phone call Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace,” Dar said. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also called for peace, with his spokesman saying “these attacks must stop. “ Iran’s foreign ministry said the US attacks on Sunday had “caused the return of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz” and “have rendered futile all efforts” at establishing peace in the region. Control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz has become key leverage for Iran, with an adviser to the country’s supreme leader on Sunday saying it was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”.
- Güvenlik13 Tem 14:03
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since US-Iran April ceasefire
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. As the US attacks on Iran continued on Monday, Tehran said it would stop complying with a framework agreement signed in June to halt the fighting if Washington failed to meet its commitments. It also responded with attacks of its own targeting Gulf nations, with the powerful Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announcing new strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman. “There is no doubt that this document is in crisis,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. “Each time that the other party has failed to meet its obligations, we did not uphold ours,” he added. “We will continue to act in this manner.” He nonetheless added that Tehran was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation. The US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces had completed their latest barrage, which began overnight, on dozens of Iranian targets. US aircraft, naval vessels and drones hit “dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision munitions to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking international shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz”. The latest salvo by US forces began at 2am PKT on Sunday, Centcom said on X. The fresh strikes came less than 24 hours after a previous wave in which Centcom said 140 Iranian military targets were hit. Iranian state media reported two deaths in the latest US strikes that it said targeted large areas across the south and west. One person was killed and four wounded at a water pumping station in the southwestern city of Mahshahr, state news agency IRNA said. Iranian state media reported that the latest US strikes targeted large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. ‘Futile efforts’ The past week’s hostilities have centred on the critical energy trade route, which Iran’s IRGC says is “closed” but which the US maintains is open to maritime traffic and not controlled by Iran. Oil prices, which tumbled after the announcement of the June agreement, jumped by up to 4.5 per cent, with the US benchmark WTI climbing to nearly $74 a barrel on fears of hampered supply on global markets. Mediators have been trying to salvage a diplomatic resolution to the war after US President Donald Trump this week said he considered the peace MoU “over” but let the door remain open for talks. Pakistan, a key intermediary in negotiations, on Sunday expressed “deep concern at escalation in regional tensions”. Iran’s foreign ministry said the US attacks had “caused the return of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz” and “rendered futile all efforts” at establishing peace in the region. But analyst Bader Al-Saif said the escalating attacks would merely delay a permanent agreement. “Both sides want to end the impasse on their own terms, and they are increasingly finding it difficult to do so. Hence the return to and increase in the scale of attacks,” said Al-Saif, an associate fellow at Chatham House. “That only prolongs what will eventually happen: a negotiated settlement.” Attacks in Gulf countries Iran’s IRGC said it had struck US military targets and bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, state media reported on Monday. IRNA cited several statements released by the Guards saying they had attacked Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a US military drone command centre in Bahrain and airbases including Ali Al Salem in Kuwait. The IRGC also said its missile and drone attacks had set fire to fuel storage tanks and ammunition depots on the Jordanian base used by the US military. It said missiles and drones hit Jordan’s Prince Hassan Air Base. The attack was the first phase of the response to the latest US strikes. It also said that a military base at Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa was hit in the second phase of the retaliatory operation. The US Fifth Fleet headquarters is in Bahrain, but it is not at Sheikh Isa, which is a Bahraini base. However, the base has hosted US military operations and aircraft. Revolutionary Guards also claimed attacks on Ali Al Salem and Ahmad Al Jaber military bases in Kuwait. Both these bases are Kuwaiti but host the US military. It also said an air defence unit destroyed a Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (Lucas) drone belonging to the US military near the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Monday, Mehr News reported. There was no immediate US response to the statement. The IRGC statement also said that ending US military interventions in the Strait of Hormuz was the only way to restore vessel passage. It warned that continued interference could lead to greater incidents in the global oil and gas sector. Air raid alerts sounded in Bahrain, while Kuwait’s army said the country’s forces were intercepting “hostile aerial targets” on Monday. Jordan’s army said it had intercepted four Iranian missiles. Bahrain’s military accused Iran of committing “heinous attacks with missiles and drones that target civilians”, adding it had shot down a number of Iranian projectiles Monday morning. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early on Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames. Iran’s IRGC said after the incident that “the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” according to state news agency IRNA. US Centcom countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit”. Back and forth strikes On Sunday evening, Iran reported strikes on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The renewed fighting followed what Iran described as a warning shot on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel’s crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said after the incident that “the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” according to state news agency IRNA. The US Centcom countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit”. The military command added that US forces were “positioned and prepared to ensure” freedom of navigation, claiming: “Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.” Ship-tracking data from Kpler showed six vessels passed through the strait on Sunday — the lowest number in five weeks. Iranian state media reported explosions in several port cities on Sunday. In response, the IRGC said it had destroyed a command-and-control centre and drone hangars in US ally Jordan, targeted a US radar site in Kuwait, attacked US aircraft carrier support and refuelling platforms in Oman, and destroyed a jet maintenance centre and command facility in Qatar. Mediators, including Pakistan, have been trying to salvage a diplomatic solution to end the war after President Donald Trump this week declared that a ceasefire agreed with Iran after the signing of the interim accord on June 18 was over. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called for “de-escalation” on Sunday during a phone call Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “Dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to resolving disputes and achieving lasting peace,” Dar said. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also called for peace, with his spokesman saying “these attacks must stop. “ Iran’s foreign ministry said the US attacks on Sunday had “caused the return of insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz” and “have rendered futile all efforts” at establishing peace in the region. Control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz has become key leverage for Iran, with an adviser to the country’s supreme leader on Sunday saying it was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”.
- Güvenlik14 Tem 03:46
US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Monday its forces have completed their latest wave of strikes on Iran that the U.S. Central Command began earlier in the day at the direction of President Donald Trump. • "During the five-hour mission, U.S. forces successfully struck military targets across Iran including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas," the Central Command said in a statement on X.
- Güvenlik15 Tem 10:49
ABD, İran'a yeni saldırı dalgası başlattı!
ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı (CENTCOM), İran'a yönelik yeni saldırı dalgası başlattıklarını duyurdu. CENTCOM'un X sosyal medya platformundaki hesabından konuya ilişkin açıklama yapıldı. CENTCOM güçlerinin TSİ 13.00’te (ABD doğu saatiyle 06.00'da) İran'a yönelik saldırı dalgası başlattığı belirtilen açıklamada, saldırıların "İran güçlerinin, Hürmüz Boğazı'nda ticari gemilere saldırmak için kullandığı askeri yeteneklerini daha da zayıflatmayı amaçladığı" ifade edildi. Ayrıntılar geliyor...
Milliyet - Güvenlik15 Tem 11:13
CENTCOM duyurdu: ABD’den İran’a yeni saldırı dalgası
ABD ordusu, İran’a yönelik yeni gündüz saldırılarının başladığını açıkladı. ABD Merkez Kuvvetler Komutanlığı, operasyonların İran’ın Hürmüz Boğazı’ndaki ticari gemilere saldırmak için kullandığını öne sürdüğü askeri kapasiteyi zayıflatmayı amaçladığını bildirdi.
- Güvenlik15 Tem 10:58
ABD, İran'a yeni bir saldırı dalgası başlattı
ABD ordusu, İran’a karşı yeni bir saldırı dalgası başlattığını açıkladı. ABD Merkez Komutanlığı, "Saldırılar, İran güçlerinin Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki ticari gemilere saldırmak için kullandığı askeri yetenekleri daha da zayıflatmak amacıyla tasarlandı" açıklamasını yaptı.
- Güvenlik15 Tem 13:22
ABD’den İran’a yeni saldırı dalgası: Seyir füzesi fırlatma üsleri hedef alındı
ABD ordusu, İran’ın Hürmüz Boğazı’ndaki askeri kapasitesini hedef alan yeni saldırı dalgası düzenlediğini açıkladı. Yaklaşık 90 dakika süren operasyonda kıyı savunma sistemleri ile füze üslerinin vurulduğu...Devamı için tıklayınız
- Güvenlik15 Tem 19:26
Son dakika... ABD İran'a 2'nci hava saldırısını başlattı
Son dakika... ABD İran'a 2'nci hava saldırısını başlattı
- Güvenlik16 Tem 22:17
US launches fifth consecutive night of strikes against Iran: CENTCOM
US Central Command said Thursday that American forces began a fifth consecutive night of strikes against Iran to degrade military capabilities, as Washington accused Tehran of violating a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire agreement by firing on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Güvenlik17 Tem 02:31
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks
WASHINGTON, July 16 - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a sixth consecutive night of American strikes.
- Güvenlik17 Tem 02:41
US completes sixth straight night of strikes on Iran as conflict intensifies
WASHINGTON: The US military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump’s direction and marked a sixth consecutive night of American strikes.
- Güvenlik17 Tem 04:05
Iran launches fresh attacks on American infrastructure in Gulf after sixth day of US strikes
Iran said it launched fresh attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month’s truce descended into daily attacks and counterattacks. The US military said it completed another night of strikes on Iran “to further degrade Iranian military capabilities”, including on Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas, home to Iran’s largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities. “US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities,” the US Central Command said in a statement. Iran has fired missiles and drones at US military bases in neighbouring states, including an air base in Jordan. In the early hours of Friday, Iran’s military said it had attacked US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. Several explosion-like sounds were heard in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a witness, and the Ministry of the Interior said a child was injured by shrapnel. Iranian media reported that five bridges were hit in the latest round of US strikes, as well as the train station in coastal Bandar Khamir and Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran. Seven people were killed in US attacks on bridges in Bandar Khamir, a port city in southern Iran, state news agency IRNA reported. Shipping halted again in Strait of Hormuz The escalation has once again largely halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important shipping route for oil and gas, pushing up global energy prices. Tehran resumed its blockade of the strait and Washington again blockaded Iranian ports from Wednesday. Iran has signalled it could prod the Houthi’s in Yemen to close another key strait: the Bab al-Mandeb at the mouth of the Red Sea, sources told Reuters, if Washington attacks Iran’s infrastructure. Iran last week hit ships moving through a corridor in the strait. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, told a briefing on Thursday that US President Donald Trump would not “sit by and allow these active acts of terrorism to take place in the strait without ensuring Iran pays consequences for that”. But she added the president was “always open to diplomacy at the very same time.” Iran keeps grip on strait Iran wants all ships using the Strait of Hormuz to travel through a channel close to its shores, and intends to charge passage fees at the end of a 60-day negotiation period set in last month’s memorandum. Washington had encouraged ships to use an alternative route to the south, along the Omani coast. US forces said their airstrikes have hit military targets along the coast to cripple Iran’s ability to control the strait. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said on Thursday this would not work because Iran could strike the strait from anywhere on its territory. Trump has not ruled out the possibility of using ground forces, including to seize Kharg Island, the site of Iran’s main oil export terminal. He has repeated threats to hit Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations.
- Güvenlik17 Tem 04:24
Iran launches fresh attacks on American infrastructure in Gulf after sixth consecutive day of US strikes
Iran said it launched fresh attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month’s truce descended into daily attacks and counterattacks. The US military said it completed another night of strikes on Iran “to further degrade Iranian military capabilities”, including on Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas, home to Iran’s largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities. “US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities,” the US Central Command said in a statement. Iran has fired missiles and drones at US military bases in neighbouring states, including an air base in Jordan. In the early hours of Friday, Iran’s military said it had attacked US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. Several explosion-like sounds were heard in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a witness, and the Ministry of the Interior said a child was injured by shrapnel. Iranian media reported that five bridges were hit in the latest round of US strikes, as well as the train station in coastal Bandar Khamir and Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran. Seven people were killed in US attacks on bridges in Bandar Khamir, a port city in southern Iran, state news agency IRNA reported. Shipping halted again in Strait of Hormuz The escalation has once again largely halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important shipping route for oil and gas, pushing up global energy prices. Tehran resumed its blockade of the strait and Washington again blockaded Iranian ports from Wednesday. Iran has signalled it could prod the Houthi’s in Yemen to close another key strait: the Bab al-Mandeb at the mouth of the Red Sea, sources told Reuters, if Washington attacks Iran’s infrastructure. Iran last week hit ships moving through a corridor in the strait. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, told a briefing on Thursday that US President Donald Trump would not “sit by and allow these active acts of terrorism to take place in the strait without ensuring Iran pays consequences for that”. But she added the president was “always open to diplomacy at the very same time.” Iran keeps grip on strait Iran wants all ships using the Strait of Hormuz to travel through a channel close to its shores, and intends to charge passage fees at the end of a 60-day negotiation period set in last month’s memorandum. Washington had encouraged ships to use an alternative route to the south, along the Omani coast. US forces said their airstrikes have hit military targets along the coast to cripple Iran’s ability to control the strait. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said on Thursday this would not work because Iran could strike the strait from anywhere on its territory. Trump has not ruled out the possibility of using ground forces, including to seize Kharg Island, the site of Iran’s main oil export terminal. He has repeated threats to hit Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations.
- Güvenlik17 Tem 09:38
Iran launches fresh attacks on American facilities in Gulf after sixth consecutive day of US strikes
Iran said it launched fresh attacks on American facilities in the Gulf on Friday after a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military facilities, as last month’s truce descended into daily attacks and counterattacks. The US military said it completed another night of strikes on Iran “to further degrade Iranian military capabilities”, including on Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas, home to Iran’s largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities. “US forces, including fighter jets, aerial drones, and warships, launched precision munitions that hit dozens of Iranian military targets such as coastal surveillance and air defense sites, military logistics infrastructure, and maritime capabilities,” the US Central Command said in a statement. Iran has fired missiles and drones at US military bases in neighbouring states, including an air base in Jordan. In the early hours of Friday, Iran’s military said it had attacked US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. Several explosion-like sounds were heard in the Qatari capital Doha, according to a witness, and the Ministry of the Interior said a child was injured by shrapnel. Iranian media reported that five bridges were hit in the latest round of US strikes, as well as the train station in coastal Bandar Khamir and Iranshahr Airport in southeastern Iran. Seven people were killed in US attacks on bridges in Bandar Khamir, a port city in southern Iran, state news agency IRNA reported. Shipping halted again in Strait of Hormuz The escalation has once again largely halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important shipping route for oil and gas, pushing up global energy prices. Tehran resumed its blockade of the strait and Washington again blockaded Iranian ports from Wednesday. Iran has signalled it could prod the Houthi’s in Yemen to close another key strait: the Bab al-Mandeb at the mouth of the Red Sea, sources told Reuters, if Washington attacks Iran’s infrastructure. Iran last week hit ships moving through a corridor in the strait. Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, told a briefing on Thursday that US President Donald Trump would not “sit by and allow these active acts of terrorism to take place in the strait without ensuring Iran pays consequences for that”. But she added the president was “always open to diplomacy at the very same time”. Iran keeps grip on strait Iran wants all ships using the Strait of Hormuz to travel through a channel close to its shores, and intends to charge passage fees at the end of a 60-day negotiation period set in last month’s memorandum. Washington had encouraged ships to use an alternative route to the south, along the Omani coast. US forces said their airstrikes have hit military targets along the coast to cripple Iran’s ability to control the strait. Iranian Army spokesperson Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said on Thursday this would not work because Iran could strike the strait from anywhere on its territory. Trump has not ruled out the possibility of using ground forces, including to seize Kharg Island, the site of Iran’s main oil export terminal. He has repeated threats to hit Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations.
- Güvenlik18 Tem 02:41
US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 7th consecutive night of attacks
WASHINGTON, July 17 - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran that were carried out at President Donald Trump's direction and marked a seventh consecutive night of American attacks.
- Güvenlik18 Tem 04:29
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after seventh consecutive night of US strikes
Iran launched renewed attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including logistics infrastructure, escalating the war one week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart. Both sides also took aim at shipping traffic, with the US saying it was enforcing a naval blockade while Iran said it targeted vessels that violated its rules on navigating the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Oil prices climbed more than four per cent on Friday to their highest level in more than a month, applying political pressure on US President Donald Trump as his Republican Party tries to hold on to power in November congressional elections. Washington and Tehran have been testing the limits of escalation since their ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising the prospect of a return to all-out war. The US military’s Central Command said it concluded its latest round of attacks by hitting surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities. “US forces employed fighter aircraft, aerial drones, and warships in addition to other assets,” Central Command said in a statement. “More than 50,000 American service members are operating across the Middle East and remain vigilant, lethal, and ready.” Iranian media reported on Saturday that several missiles struck power facilities and desalination pumps in the southern Iranian city of Jask, citing a local official. The official said drinking water had been cut off in villages in Jask due to the attack. The US said its forces redirected four commercial vessels, disabled one, and boarded another to enforce its naval blockade of Iran. In turn, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said four vessels violating its rules on shipping traffic were stopped from going through the strait with a combined missile and drone operation. In addition, Iranian media, citing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, reported that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after passing through a mined route south of the strait. The US military labelled that report as false. Armed men seized another vessel off Yemen, raising concern over security in the Middle East’s other big choke point for oil shipments at the mouth of the Red Sea. Iran’s state television quoted the Revolutionary Guards as saying that until US “aggression” comes to an end, it will not be possible to export chemical fertilisers or even a “single drop of oil and gas” from the region. Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, warned on Friday against US escalation or any attempt to seize Iranian territory. Iran’s army said it struck US military targets in Kuwait and Jordan in response to American attacks, according to a statement carried by the Iranian state broadcaster on Saturday. In Kuwait, Iranian forces targeted an ammunition depot in the Al-Adiri camp, the headquarters buildings and ammunition depots in the Ali Al-Salem base and several communication bridges. In Jordan, fuel tanks at the Al-Azraq base were also targeted, the state broadcaster said on Telegram. Concern over infrastructure United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres was concerned about the escalation, particularly attacks on civilian infrastructure in Iran and across the region,” his spokesperson said. The US military’s Central Command said its targets included “military logistics infrastructure”, the first time it mentioned infrastructure in more than a week. Iranian media reported enemy strikes early on Saturday in coastal Hormozgan Province on the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz. State TV said three people were killed and eight wounded while two bridges and a road tunnel were damaged. Iranian media reported explosions heard or strikes carried out in Sirik, Ahvaz, Yazd, Jask and Khorramabad late Friday or early Saturday. On Friday, Iranian state media said at least five bridges were struck in the south in U.S. attacks. Seven people were reported killed in attacks on bridges in the southern port of Bandar Khamir, where a train station was also hit. An airport was reported hit further east and away from the coast in Iranshahr, in a province bordering Pakistan. Trump has threatened to launch broad-based air strikes on Iran’s infrastructure and has also declined to rule out a ground assault on Iran’s coast or islands. US officials have said attacks on southern Iran are designed in part to give Trump options. Such moves risk provoking Iran to attack the vital infrastructure of vulnerable Gulf states, or having its allies in Yemen further disrupt global energy supplies by attacking shipping from the Red Sea.
- Güvenlik18 Tem 04:46
Iran hits Gulf states and Jordan after seventh night of US strikes
By Jana Choukeir and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) - Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies and Jordan on Saturday after a seventh straight night of U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war one week after a ceasefire collapsed. Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats.
- Güvenlik19 Tem 07:59
Middle East crisis live: US launches new round of airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran after American troops killed
Fresh attack comes after Iran’s supreme leader warned Washington would pay for ‘seeking to escalate’ the conflict Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks In a post to X about an hour ago, Kuwait’s army said it was dealing with hostile missile and drone attacks, following what it described as “Iranian aggression”. The statement said that any explosions that are heard would likely be the sound of air defence systems intercepting the hostile attacks. Continue reading...
- Güvenlik19 Tem 09:30
Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes
Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Monday that a vessel was on fire in the strait, citing information from military authorities.
- Güvenlik21 Tem 02:46
US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems. The U.S. Central Command made the announcement in a post on social media website X. • The latest round of U.S. strikes on Iran lasted about five hours, according to the U.S. military, marking 10 consecutive nights of American strikes on Iran.
- Güvenlik21 Tem 05:14
Iran targets American military assets in Gulf, warns of more attacks as US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive day
Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of “more decisive and powerful” attacks to come as the US military completed a fresh round of strikes on the country. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had attacked and stopped two “non-compliant oil tankers” attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, part of an effort to tighten its grip on the vital waterway while the war reignited. Following the deaths of at least three US soldiers in the past several days, the United States launched a new round of attacks against Iran late on Monday which it said were “designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping” in the strait. It later said that it had completed the strikes during which US forces “struck Iranian military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defence systems to degrade Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial vessels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz”. “Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue,” it said. “American forces remain postured and prepared to hold Iran accountable for unwarranted aggression toward civilian mariners seeking to freely and openly transit the strait,” it added. Hours after the first statement, the Iranian army said it had targeted US assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, including air defence systems, radar installations and administrative buildings. “With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for even more decisive and powerful waves of drone and missile attacks,” the Guards said in a statement carried by state news agency IRNA. US President Donald Trump warned Monday that Iran would pay “many times over” for every American soldier killed, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict had become “a full-scale war”. Nearly 100 US servicemembers have been wounded since July 7, the Pentagon said on Monday, most with minor concussions. Diplomatic exchanges In the Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, the Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday two tankers attempting to transit the strait “were hit by explosions, resulting in massive fires that brought them to a standstill”. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) earlier reported that an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker off the coast of Oman. On Tuesday, UKMTO reported another tanker off the coast of Oman had been struck by a projectile. Despite the latest fighting, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said diplomatic exchanges with Washington via mediators were ongoing. Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni is in Islamabad for a two-day visit during which he will meet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, according to the interior ministry. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel’s key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon. Red Sea threat Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered the fray on Monday, announcing an immediate maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, opening a new front in the conflict. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree declared the embargo effective immediately, framing it as retaliation on an “eye-for-an-eye” basis against Saudi Arabia. The naval blockade, if enforced, could further strain Saudi Arabia’s economy by cutting off access to its Red Sea ports, which have been vital for oil exports as renewed fighting limits passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade is also expected to hurt global markets that rely on Saudi Arabia — the world’s leading crude exporter, producing over 10 million barrels per day — for their energy imports. The announcement follows an exchange of fire between the Houthis and Saudi forces last week, the first direct clash between the two sides in years. The Houthis have previously tried to cut off shipping through the Red Sea, leveraging the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a chokepoint at its southern tip which vessels must navigate when travelling to or from the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. They previously launched drone and missile attacks on ships transiting the strategic waterway beginning in November 2023 during the Gaza war, forcing vessels to take lengthy detours around Africa instead of travelling directly from Europe. Yemen shares a border and coastline with Saudi Arabia, whose Red Sea port of Yanbu has been crucial for exporting oil, bypassing Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz during its war with the US. Saudi’s foreign ministry condemned the Houthi maritime blockade and a reasserted Riyadh’s backing for Yemen’s Aden-based government.
- Güvenlik22 Tem 01:46
US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks
By Kanishka Singh and Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Tuesday it ended its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked the 11th consecutive night of American attacks. Here are quotes and details: • "CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
- Güvenlik22 Tem 05:47
US continues strikes on Iran for 11th consecutive night, triggering air defences in Tehran
Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war on Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. After the foes’ fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle East war has expanded to include the region’s other key chokepoint for global oil supplies. The US military said its latest attacks hit targets such as “military logistics infrastructure” while Iranian state media reported strikes around the country, including Bushehr, which hosts a nuclear power plant. “News sources reported minutes ago that air defence activity was heard in the west, east and northeast of Tehran,” state TV posted on Telegram. As the war nears the five-month mark and November legislative elections approach, Trump has faced intense political pressure to end the conflict, which is unpopular even with segments of his base. Critics have pointed to the cost of the war that Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said on uesday had soared to $37.5 billion, defending a request for tens of billions in additional funding for the military. The US military said on Tuesday it had launched an eleventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, saying it targeted military sites to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said on Tuesday that the next US target could be an underground complex known as Pickaxe Mountain, a subterranean nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence suspects Iran is building an undeclared enrichment facility. Iran threatened reprisals, with the Khatam Al-Anbiya military command saying it would “consider it as an expansion of war in the region” if such an attack were carried out, threatening strikes on “all the interests of America, the allies and supporters”, state-run broadcaster IRIB reported. The warning came as Tehran broadened its offensive against US-allied Gulf states after its Houthi allies threatened to blockade Saudi ports. Two weeks after fighting resumed between the decades-old foes, Trump said Iran would need more than 20 years to recover from the damage inflicted in the Middle East war. “If we left right now, it would take Iran 20, 25 years to rebuild,” he said. “We’re not finished at all … we’re not leaving right now. Houthi threat Kuwait’s army said on Wednesday its air defences were engaging with drone attacks from Iran, the latest round of Tehran’s reprisals. US ally Bahrain said on Tuesday it intercepted Iranian attacks as sirens sounded repeatedly, while Kuwait and Jordan said they had intercepted drone and missile strikes. The Iranian army had said it targeted US assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, including air defence systems, radar installations and administrative buildings. “With this radar sweep, the enemy should prepare for even more decisive and powerful waves of drone and missile attacks,” the Guards said in a statement carried by state news agency IRNA. Trump said he would “take care of” Yemen’s Houthi rebels if they followed through on a threat on Monday to blockade Saudi Arabia’s ports. “If something like that happens, we take care of it,” Trump said. “We’ve done that with the Houthis before, and we haven’t heard from them in a while since we did what we did originally.” Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the threat from what it called the “terrorist Houthi militia”. It remains unclear how the Houthis would enforce such a blockade. But maritime intelligence provider Vanguard Tech said a Singapore-flagged tanker and a Liberia-flagged tanker both “reversed course” in the Red Sea after loading crude at the Saudi port of Yanbu. If the Houthis make good on the threat, they could endanger Riyadh’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for some oil exports, with major repercussions for the global economy. The Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that two tankers attempting to transit the strait “were hit by explosions, resulting in massive fires that brought them to a standstill”. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency earlier reported that an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker off the coast of Oman. Despite the fighting, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said diplomatic exchanges with Washington through mediators were continuing. With Pakistan leading mediation efforts, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also called for restraint during a meeting with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Tuesday. He urged all sides to “refrain from actions that could further destabilise the region”, the PM’s Office said.
- Güvenlik23 Tem 03:27
US military completes 12th straight night of strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, July 22 - The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, for a 12th successive night of American attacks.
- Güvenlik24 Tem 00:20
ABD ordusundan İran açıklaması: Saldırılar 13. gecesinde devam ediyor
ABD ordusu, İran’a yönelik saldırıların 13. gecesinde devam ettiğini duyurarak, "Bu kapsamda, İran’daki askeri hedeflere karşı yeni bir saldırı dalgası başlatıldı" açıklamasında bulundu. İran basını ise...Devamı için tıklayınız
- Güvenlik24 Tem 12:09
Iran warns civilians to avoid 'covert' US troop sites
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Friday urged residents of countries hosting American forces to remain at least 500 meters away from buildings allegedly used as covert accommodation by US troops, warning that Washington was targeting civilian infrastructure including bridges and railways.
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