Articles tagged with "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding"
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Middle East Roundup, July 8: US bombing to 'get much worse' if Iran doesn't halt attacks: Trump
Islamabad says renewed conflict serves "no one's interest" as US-Iran hostilities escalate with fresh strikes, retaliatory attacks and President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is "over," urging all sides to uphold the Islamabad MoU.
July 8, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 26: Trump says unfrozen Iranian assets will be used to buy American wheat, soy beans, corn
Says there was a “lot of work ahead" left to be done, adds agreement establishes a "clear and structured process" to disarm Hezbollah, its infrastructure; Lebanon's ambassador to Washington says accord is first step to restore Lebanese sovereignty, territorial integrity.
June 26, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 23: Rubio says US won't accept tolls or fees in Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins tour of Gulf states aimed at showing solidarity with key allies; Pezeshkian leads a high-level delegation to convey the message of the Iranian government and people to Pakistan following what the embassy described as a year marked by solidarity; President Trump urges Iran to honor its deal and maintain respect toward the US.
June 23, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 22: Vance says US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal'
Says as long as Iran respected the US, they would not have any troubles, warns Tehran to live up to their agreement; Iranian president to visit Pakistan with a high-level delegation on Tuesday to discuss ongoing diplomatic engagements following the signing of Islamabad MoU; JD Vance says US-Iran 'laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal' after high-level talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
June 22, 2026
From Islamabad to Bürgenstock: The next chapter of US-Iran talks
The first technical talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will take place in Switzerland's Bürgenstock resort, a venue known for hosting major peace negotiations, as Iran, the United States and mediators Pakistan and Qatar begin the agreement's implementation phase.
June 21, 2026
How Pakistan's resilient diplomacy made US-Iran peace deal possible
From ceasefire violations and naval blockades to military strikes and failed negotiations, the road to the agreement faced numerous crises that threatened to reignite a wider regional conflict. Yet through each setback, Pakistan maintained a consistent message: dialogue must continue, and diplomacy must remain the preferred path.
June 18, 2026
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Inside Pakistan's 110-day diplomatic push to end the US-Iran war
From emergency calls and shuttle diplomacy to hosting breakthrough negotiations, Pakistani officials spent months engaging dozens of world leaders, preserving ceasefires and keeping communication channels open as efforts gradually evolved into a formal peace framework.
June 18, 2026
Middle East Roundup, June 16: Iran says US naval blockade 'lifted', Trump declares strait to open ‘toll free’
Iranian deputy foreign minister says US naval blockade on Iranian ports has been lifted; US president says strait will be open 'permanently'; Araghchi says second phase of deal will start on Friday; Trump says Netanyahu needs to act responsibly in Lebanon.
June 16, 2026
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Middle East Roundup, June 14: Trump says peace deal signing between US, Iran scheduled for Sunday
Says Strait of Hormuz will be “open for all” immediately after the signing ceremony, adds looking forward to working with Iran, entire Middle East; Pakistan, Saudi Arabia's welcome negotiations reaching their final stage, express hope that important development will contribute to lasting peace, stability in the region.
June 13, 2026