Breaking news: Israel's Channel 14 exclusively reports that Iran and Pakistan have reached a secret agreement.
The confidential deal states that Pakistan, facing a severe economic crisis with foreign debt exceeding $100 billion, has reached certain understandings with Iran, including Pakistan’s assistance in helping Iran secure a favorable agreement.
In return, Iran will use funds released from sanctions relief and future frozen assets to help Pakistan address its debt burden.
This exclusive report instantly casts a shadow of financial interest over Pakistan's diplomatic efforts.
The latest developments between the U.S. and Iran involve discussions on a letter of intent, aiming to initiate a new round of talks to define the agenda for discussion.
Previously, Trump stated that if Iran is ready to discuss abandoning its nuclear ambitions, these talks would be held in Islamabad.
The so-called "agreement" currently mentioned is not a final peace treaty, but rather a commitment to resume negotiations, with both the U.S. and Iran setting their own conditions.
If agreed upon, this would mark a major breakthrough after a month-long deadlock since the first round of talks in Pakistan. Visits by Pakistani Army Chief General Munir and Interior Minister, among others, to Iran are specifically aimed at facilitating another face-to-face meeting between the U.S. and Iran.
U.S. media Axios reported that the letter of intent points toward formally ending the war to begin negotiations—a highly novel and significant development, even a breakthrough—but only Axios has reported it this way.
A relatively optimistic and rational signal comes from Iranian President Pezeshkian, who said Iran has always honored its commitments and has done everything possible to explore all avenues to avoid war: “All our doors remain open. Forcing Iran to surrender through coercion is nothing but a pipe dream. Mutual respect in diplomacy is far wiser, safer, and more sustainable than war.”
Over the past two and a half months, the military path has proven to be a dead end, but the diplomatic route has remained open.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865749583142985/
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