Reactions and statements from the international community
Pakistan's foreign minister has stated that the country is advocating for the U.S.-Iran ceasefire to be transformed into a lasting resolution to end the conflict between the two nations.
The tweet by Nioh Berg suggests that there is no immediate deal anticipated between former US President Trump and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), implying that Trump's actions do not aim for a second Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's Foreign Ministry denied launching missiles and drones at the UAE recently, despite confirmation from the UAE, and demanded the UAE cease cooperation with the U.S. and Israel, warning of "serious repercussions" if Abu Dhabi continues to host U.S. and Israeli military assets.
The IRGC Navy released a statement thanking ship captains and owners for complying with Iran's regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, where they had been holding more than 22,500 mariners hostage aboard over 1,550 commercial ships. The statement claimed that "aggressor's threats" have been neutralized and new protocols will ensure safe passage.
Axios reports that the White House is close to reaching a one-page memorandum of understanding with the Islamic Republic of Iran, aimed at ending the war and establishing a framework for nuclear negotiations, with Iran potentially agreeing to a temporary halt in nuclear enrichment and the U.S. lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets. The duration of the enrichment suspension remains a contentious issue, with the U.S. seeking a 20-year period and Iran proposing five years.
Axios reported that the United States has presented a one-page draft agreement to the Islamic Republic of Iran, proposing an end to hostilities in exchange for Iran halting enrichment activities and the U.S. lifting sanctions and releasing frozen assets; the U.S. expects a response from Iran within 48 hours.
The U.S. and Iran are close to signing a one-page memo with 14 points to end military hostilities and initiate a 30-day negotiation period, which includes a moratorium on Iranian enrichment, gradual sanctions relief, release of frozen funds, and easing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.
During the SAHA Defense Expo, the Turkish government unveiled new weapons indicating its future military strategy to counter both Israel and the United States, drawing lessons from the recent conflict in Iran and accelerating military programs to achieve offensive and defensive capabilities similar to those of the IRGC, including ballistic missiles and strategic weapon systems.
Axios reported on Wednesday that the White House believes it is close to reaching a one-page memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the war and set a framework for further nuclear negotiations, with Iran expected to respond on key issues within 48 hours. The potential agreement would include Iran halting uranium enrichment and the U.S. lifting sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian assets, along with easing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.
The blockade on Iranian ports remains in place as negotiations for a nuclear deal continue, with concerns raised that lifting it prematurely could be counterproductive.
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump on the social network X for halting the "Freedom Project in the Strait of Hormuz," calling it "bold leadership and timely." Sharif expressed hope that this action would contribute to regional peace and stability.
Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, called on Wednesday for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. China's Foreign Ministry stated that conflicts must be halted immediately and negotiations resumed, while defending Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy.
