Joint statement by mediators Pakistan and Qatar says technical talks to continue for the rest of the week in Switzerland; Iran, US agree to set up a “communication line” to avoid incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We give President Trump the benefit of the doubt that he is making the right decisions for America, and that he is also trying to help his allies,” says 32-year-old Shlomo Schlechter.
Pakistan’s diplomats are second to none, and if these states seek to engage this country constructively, a new modus vivendi for the subcontinent can be reached.
Reza Pahlavi fails to emerge as a unifying figure, while prominent dissidents inside Iran, including Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, are still under pressure from the authorities.
Putin says deal could stabilise Middle East, ease energy pressures; Beijing calls it ‘positive step’ for de-escalation; Qatar praises ceasefire terms and Hormuz assurances.
The agreement raises questions about the Israeli premier's ability to influence US policy, determination to confront Iran, and reputation as Israel's security guarantor.
US officials say banking, transportation and insurance services to facilitate the sales will also resume; Switzerland to hold signing of peace accord in mountainside resort of Burgenstock.
