ISLAMABAD, April 8, (V7N) – In a historic development, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States, Iran, and their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective immediately, covering all areas of conflict, including Lebanon. This announcement follows successful mediation by the Pakistani government aimed at halting weeks of intense fighting.

Ceasefire Agreement: Sharif confirmed via a post on X that both Tehran and Washington, along with their respective allies, had agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire. This includes halting hostilities in Lebanon, a region heavily affected by the ongoing conflict.

The Role of Pakistan: Pakistan, which has cultivated close ties with President Trump and is strategically positioned between Iran and the US, played a crucial role in facilitating communication and negotiations between the two countries. Sharif expressed hope that the Islamabad Talks, set to begin Friday, would pave the way for a sustainable peace agreement.

Diplomatic Talks in Islamabad: The capital city will host delegations from both countries on Friday to initiate talks aimed at bringing a lasting resolution to the conflict. Sharif has expressed optimism about achieving peace, noting that more positive updates are expected in the coming days.

Ceasefire Timing: The ceasefire was agreed upon just one hour before President Trump’s deadline to launch a devastating strike on Iran. This last-minute agreement averts further escalation of the conflict, which had already led to significant casualties and widespread destruction.

Background of the Conflict: The war began with a joint US-Israel strike on Iran in late February, which killed Iran’s supreme leader, sparking retaliatory attacks from Tehran on Gulf nations and Israel. Lebanon became further embroiled in the conflict after Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, launched attacks on Israel.

With negotiations set to take place in Islamabad, there is cautious optimism about the potential for long-term peace. The ceasefire marks a critical turning point in a conflict that has had wide-reaching consequences on regional stability and global markets.

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