A joint statement from Qatar and Pakistan says a senior committee has agreed on a 60-day roadmap to reach a final agreement, laying the groundwork for immediate technical talks. A communication channel was also set up between the parties to prevent incidents and ensure safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Israeli journalist Barak Ravid (N12).
In a further development in the US-Iran diplomatic track mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, a joint statement from Doha and Islamabad announced that a senior committee has agreed on a 60-day roadmap to reach a final agreement, with technical talks to begin immediately. The statement also revealed the establishment of a direct communication channel between the parties to prevent misunderstandings and ensure safe transit for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
This follows a series of reports over the past two weeks on the evolving 'Islamabad Agreement' framework. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, President Trump confirmed the imminent 60-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait. On June 17, Pakistan's prime minister announced the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, with a formal ceremony set for June 19. Subsequently, Iran formalized transit procedures and established a 'Persian Strait Authority.' The new communication channel and roadmap appear designed to operationalize the framework and address remaining sticking points.
The statement was reported by Israeli journalist Barak Ravid (N12) from the joint declaration. It remains unclear whether the 60-day timeline refers to negotiations for a comprehensive agreement beyond the initial MOU, or to a phased implementation. The Qatari and Pakistani mediation effort continues, with the next technical-level talks expected to begin shortly.
3 developments
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- DevelopingTrump gives Iran 60-day deadline to reach nuclear deal
- DevelopingPakistan and Qatar express optimism: Iran-US deal 'almost across the finish line'
- DevelopingQatari mediators en route to Tehran as US presents sweeping demands to Iran
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