Iran, Tehran and Pakistan
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Netanyahu says Israel agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in LebanonThe militant group Hezbollah said that any truce must apply 'across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.'
Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir arrives in Iran for peace talks aimed at resolving U.S.-Iran tensions and facilitating negotiations.
Pakistan has been acting as the main mediator between Iran and the United States, and much of the attention has been on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in part because they have been tweeting and issuing press releases about their efforts. But another figure has also been key to the process: the army chief.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in Islamabad as part of Pakistan’s mediation push between Tehran and Washington, though Iran insists no direct US talks are planned. The visit comes amid heightened security ...