Trump and Pakistan optimistic about a peace deal, but Iran yet to react
Summary
President Donald Trump has paused the U.S. military operation called Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz to allow more time for peace talks with Iran. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised this move, hoping it will help achieve lasting peace, while Iran has not yet responded publicly.Key Facts
- Project Freedom was a U.S. mission to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz that started but was paused after one day.
- President Trump said the pause was due to "great progress" in peace talks with Iran, brokered by Pakistan.
- Iran attacked ships and Gulf allies for the first time in almost a month after the operation began.
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif supports the pause and believes it could improve regional peace and stability.
- Iranian government has not given any public response to the announcement of the pause.
- China’s Foreign Minister expressed concern over the ongoing conflict and called for a ceasefire and dialogue.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister said Tehran will only accept a fair and comprehensive peace agreement.
- The military operation, called Project Freedom, was part of efforts to manage tensions in the Gulf region.
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