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The Donald Trump administration pressured Pakistan. The diary reveals what's behind the scenes
A ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday. The agreement assumes a two-week truce in the war in the Middle East, which has been going on since February 28 this year. According to the Financial Times, Washington consistently pressured Islamabad to convince the authorities in Tehran to conclude this agreement.
Pakistan as an intermediary in US-Iran talks
The British daily reached five people familiar with the unofficial talks between the US and Pakistan. Their accounts indicate that President Trump was very keen on a ceasefire. The administration was concerned about rising energy prices and the resistance of the Iranian regime to its actions so far.
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The choice of Pakistan as an intermediary was not accidental. “The United States and Pakistan believed that Iran is more likely to accept a U.S.-backed proposal if it comes from a neighboring Muslim-majority country that has emphasized its neutrality throughout the conflict.“- notes the Financial Times.
The Iranian army opposed the opening of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's political leaders have agreed to a truce following intense bombing by the United States and Israel. A condition of the agreement was the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, according to the Financial Times, the acceptance of this scenario by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [irańską armię] turned out to be problematic.
“Some factions of the IRGC strongly opposed ending the war, relaxing control over the strait and returning to talks with the Americans,” the daily wrote. The Pakistani authorities fear that attacks carried out by the Iranian army on countries in the region and the exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah may disrupt the peace process.
The White House announced on Wednesday that US-Iran peace talks will begin on Saturday in Islamabad. The American delegation will be headed by Vice President JD Vance.
