US and Iran Extend Ceasefire Under Pakistan-Brokered Deal

Pakistani government sources have indicated that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend a 60-day ceasefire. This truce, established under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Islamabad, was originally scheduled to conclude on August 17.

According to sources familiar with the mediation process, both Washington and Tehran have informed the mediators of their consent to prolong the ceasefire. However, the specific duration of this extension has not yet been determined, as the parties are currently engaged in discussions with mediators to finalize the terms.

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Both sides have notified the mediators of their consent to extend the deadline.

The initial ceasefire was brokered by Pakistan in April, with a formal Memorandum of Understanding signed on June 17, paving the way for potential negotiations toward a definitive agreement. Despite the ceasefire, the US and Iran engaged in reciprocal military strikes between July 8 and July 24. Washington conducted strikes within Iran, while Tehran retaliated against facilities and equipment it claimed belonged to the US armed forces in several Arab nations, including Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

These exchanges occurred despite the ongoing truce, highlighting the fragile nature of the de-escalation efforts. Talks have previously stalled due to disagreements over security guarantees and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies and international trade.

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The two sides are exchanging messages in order to decide the duration of the extension.