New details have come out about the intense and fast diplomatic efforts that took place just hours before the US deadline expired.
According to a US newspaper, urgent talks began when there were signs that Iran might step back from negotiations, raising fears of further escalation.
At that critical moment, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s foreign minister quickly reached out to Iranian officials to keep the dialogue going. At the same time, countries like Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye also contacted Iran’s leadership, showing a strong regional push to avoid conflict.
China later played an important role in the situation, especially regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It reportedly convinced Iran at the last moment to reopen the route, which is vital for global trade and oil supply.
China highlighted how the ongoing tensions were affecting its partners and stressed that this was a key opportunity for Iran to move toward stability. Discussions also focused on setting the terms for a possible ceasefire.
Meanwhile, Field Marshal Asim Munir briefed US President Donald Trump around 5pm (US time) about the ceasefire plan.
Trump reportedly agreed to the proposal, stating that if Iran accepted the terms, the United States would also agree. He then immediately informed Benjamin Netanyahu about extending the deadline by two weeks.
These fast-moving efforts helped create space for a ceasefire and reduced the risk of immediate conflict in the region.
