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Pakistan Says US, Iran Reach Peace Accord, to Sign in Switzerland on June 19
Summary
- Pakistan said the US and Iran had reached a peace accord and will hold a signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the two sides had declared an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- The signing of a peace accord between the US and Iran could affect efforts to ease regional military clashes, including in Lebanon.
Pakistan, which has been acting as a mediator, said the US and Iran have reached a peace accord and will hold an official signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X on June 15 that the two sides had declared an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
He added that mediating countries would arrange a series of meetings this week.
The announcement came as tensions in the Middle East remain high. If the US and Iran sign the peace accord, it could affect efforts to ease regional military clashes, including in Lebanon. The specific terms of the agreement, who will attend the signing ceremony and the process for implementation still require further confirmation.
Lee Song-ryeol, Hankyung.com reporter yisr0203@hankyung.com
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