Pakistan, Egypt hail US-Iran progress, hope for early peace deal
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty discussed the latest developments in US-Iran talks late Friday, expressing hope for an early peace deal as Islamabad continues mediation efforts to end the war that began on February 28.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation late Friday to discuss the latest diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, welcoming what they described as positive momentum toward ending the war in the Middle East.
Diplomatic momentum
The two ministers expressed hope that ongoing engagement between the US and Iran would yield an early and constructive outcome, according to a statement from Islamabad. They agreed to maintain close contact and continue consultations on issues of mutual interest.
Islamabad’s mediation
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Friday that Washington and Tehran have reached an agreement on the “final text” of a pact to end the war. Pakistan has mediated between the two nations since brokering a ceasefire on April 8 to halt hostilities that began on February 28.
US position
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had canceled imminent airstrikes on Iran, stating that an agreement was nearly complete. Reports later indicated that Vice President JD Vance may travel to Europe to sign the potential deal with Iranian officials.
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