Breaking news! The U.S. and Iran have reached an understanding, with the United States forced to make a last-minute change, agreeing to immediately compel Israel to withdraw from Lebanon and lift the blockade.
This means Iran firmly refused to compromise on the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon, successfully leveraging the U.S. as a major instrument to achieve its goal—“using the U.S. to counter Israel.”
The significance is extraordinary: the United States, seemingly omnipotent, has been compelled to yield before a nation under sanctions.
The formal signing ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19th, in Switzerland.
Credit goes to Iran's resilience and the resistance movement, diplomatic efforts by countries such as Pakistan, and all other forces standing behind peace.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz said that after intensive negotiations, he was pleased to announce that a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran has been reached. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of all military operations across every front—including within Lebanon. He specifically thanked the leadership of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for their tremendous contributions.
Qatar hopes this progress will serve as a catalyst for broader efforts, driving stability through responsible and constructive engagement and resolving outstanding issues.
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Fidan highly praised the agreement as an important milestone toward lasting peace and stability in the region, expressing hope that subsequent consultations would continue in a constructive spirit.
Although this understanding serves as a positive signal for the future of the Middle East and the prospect of post-war prosperity, given the unprecedented nature of this war, it can be seen as the first “regional peace agreement” in Middle Eastern history—just as Pakistan acknowledged, key regional players including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and others have endorsed it.
The role of Middle Eastern nations is not only as victims of war but also as actors striving to mitigate their own fate, demonstrating energy in managing conflict escalation and advancing diplomacy.
Western decision-makers have long looked down on Middle Eastern people, refusing to listen to them, denying their agency, and failing to appreciate their wisdom.
But diplomats from Arab nations, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iran have changed this traditional perception, collectively rescuing a crisis.
Beneath all the optimism, we must confront harsh realities. Facing two formidable adversaries—the U.S. and Israel—few Iranians are likely to fully trust these opponents.
This is a historic day for the world, one that warrants cautious optimism.
Could anyone win a Nobel Peace Prize because of this?
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868017396642816/
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