In response, the U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Iran; however, he announced that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue until an agreement is reached between them.
Pakistan, acting as a mediator, has also intensified its efforts to secure a cessation of hostilities between the warring parties. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif embarked on a multi-nation visit this week. He visited Saudi Arabia, Qatar and was in Turkiye recently.
Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Iran to hold talks with senior officials. President Trump has said that he would “come to Islamabad” if Iran wants to sign a deal here, which, according to him, was very close.