How Pakistan secured ‘biggest diplomatic win in years’ with Iran ceasefire
Summary
Pakistan helped bring about a ceasefire between Iran and Israel after weeks of difficult talks. Pakistani leaders, including their army chief, used their relationships with both sides and involved China to calm the conflict, preventing it from getting worse.Key Facts
- The Iran-Israel war was escalating, with attacks on important gas and petrochemical facilities.
- Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and military leaders were deeply concerned about the conflict’s impact.
- Pakistan had a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, which risked expanding the war if Saudi Arabia joined.
- Pakistan’s army chief, Asim Munir, had strong personal connections with both Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and President Trump.
- The ceasefire talks involved multiple leaders, including U.S. officials and Iranian ministers.
- Iran was initially hesitant to agree to a ceasefire, fearing the talks were a cover for new attacks.
- China played a growing role in encouraging Iran to agree to the ceasefire due to worries about the war’s effects on its economy.
- President Donald Trump pushed hard for the ceasefire after expecting the conflict to end quickly.
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