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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

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Pakistan hails Erdogan's 'highly supportive' role in US-Iran deal

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Pakistan hails Erdogan's 'highly supportive' role in US-Iran deal

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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Shehbaz Sharif told parliament on Monday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan played a "highly supportive" role in Islamabad's months-long mediation efforts to end the war between Washington and Tehran, as both sides confirmed a permanent ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his "highly" supportive role in mediating a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, telling the National Assembly in Islamabad that Ankara's assistance proved crucial to ending months of hostilities. "I especially thank my dear brother, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for his highly supportive role and his support to our efforts...," Sharif said while addressing lawmakers.

Regional and domestic support

The premier also extended appreciation to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for their "continued" support of Islamabad's diplomatic initiative. He additionally lauded the efforts of Pakistani army chief Field Marshall Asim Munir, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, crediting the military and diplomatic teams with securing the landmark settlement.

Deal terms and US confirmation

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Washington had finalized an agreement with Tehran, authorizing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US naval blockade. Sharif confirmed early Monday that both capitals had declared an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Both Washington and Tehran later verified the announcement through official channels. Pakistan has served as the primary mediator between the two sides since brokering a ceasefire on April 8, weeks after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28.

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