Trump says agreement with Iran close

Trump halts Iran strikes for two weeks after talks with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir

Trump says he will pause strikes on Iran for two weeks after talks with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, placing Pakistan at the heart of a high-stakes diplomatic push over the Strait of Hormuz and a possible wider peace deal.

8 April 2026

Pakistan, once distrusted by Washington, is now emerging as a crucial back channel in efforts to bring the United States and Iran closer to talks, with Islamabad using diplomacy, geography and revived ties with Donald Trump’s circle to return to the centre of regional strategy. — FILE/THE WHITE HOUSE

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