The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Wall Street Journal reported, citing informed sources, that Iran has told regional mediators its participation in upcoming talks in Islamabad with U.S. representatives is conditional on a ceasefire in Lebanon.
According to the report, Tehran warned it could reverse its
decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if attacks continue. Iranian mediators
also cautioned that if Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon persist, Tehran may
continue retaliatory attacks across the region, including against Israel.
The developments come as the United States and Iran have
agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities and creating space
for diplomacy. However, the Israeli military has said that despite accepting
the ceasefire with Iran, it will not halt ground operations against Hezbollah
in Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Shehbaz Sharif urged restraint, citing reports of
scattered ceasefire violations, and called on all sides to allow diplomacy to
play its central role in achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
