Critical statement regarding US-Iran agreement
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that significant progress has been made in the negotiations between the US and Iran, noting that the parties are closer than ever to a peace agreement. While Sharif announced that they expect the agreement to be concluded within 24 hours, CNN claimed that US President Donald Trump has halted a potential ground operation against Iran.
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At a time when tensions in the Middle East remain high, notable statements have been made regarding diplomatic contacts between the US and Iran. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that significant progress has been made in the talks between the two countries, expressing that a peace agreement could be concluded in the near future.
Sharif's statements have raised expectations for a de-escalation of tension in the region.
24-HOUR EXPECTATION FOR PEACE AGREEMENT
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the negotiations between the US and Iran have reached a critical stage.
Stating that the parties are closer to an agreement than ever before, Sharif said, "We are closer than ever to an agreement, a peace agreement. We expect the agreement to be finalized within 24 hours."
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY
Sharif also announced that preparations for the potential agreement to be formalized are ongoing.
Stating that Pakistan is continuing the necessary preparations for the agreement to be signed electronically, Sharif also announced that technical-level meetings will be held next week.
THANKS TO THE US AND IRAN
Thanking the parties that contributed to the negotiation process, Sharif drew attention to the importance of the determination shown during the talks.
Sharif remarked, "We also extend our deepest gratitude to our brothers in the region for their support. We believe that this historic agreement will form a solid foundation for lasting peace."
NOTABLE GROUND OPERATION CLAIM FROM CNN
On the other hand, a report in the American press has brought potential military plans against Iran back to the agenda.
According to a report by the American broadcaster CNN, citing two sources, the US military evaluated a ground operation option to seize enriched uranium in Iran.
The report stated that US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine participated in a meeting held at the US Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida in this context.
According to CNN's report, Dan Caine left the NATO meeting in Brussels to make the aforementioned assessments and returned to the US on May 19.
Sources claimed that the meeting was organized in an extraordinary manner and that the ground operation option was evaluated seriously.
TRUMP ALLEGEDLY HALTED THE OPERATION
According to the allegations in the report, Dan Caine later briefed US President Donald Trump on the prepared plan.
Sources claimed that after evaluating the possibility of a harsh response from Iran, the escalation of conflicts, and the potential effects on the global economy, Trump decided not to implement the operation.
CNN's report also alleged that Trump expressed concerns about potential American military casualties in a possible ground operation.
According to the sources, assessments that the operation carried serious risks were influential in the decision-making process.