US and Iran Finalize 60-Day Ceasefire Extension and Strait Reopening
The United States and Iran finalized a 60-day extension of their ceasefire agreement, which includes plans for the gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Jerusalem Post. Earlier, Pakistan's army chief and a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran to mediate between the two countries amid stalled negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and control of the strategic waterway, as reported by The New York Times. U.
S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged slight progress in the talks during this period, highlighting the role of Pakistan's mediation efforts in advancing the peace deal, according to AP News. These diplomatic efforts culminated in the near-final agreement to extend the ceasefire and begin reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
