Iran and the United States electronically signed a memorandum to end the war on June 18. The MoU is considered the first official document between Tehran and Washington following the end of the U.S. recent war on Iran. Its implementation is expected to pave the way for initiating political negotiations between the two countries.
Former Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, the chief guest at the event, described the report as a timely and comprehensive assessment of the U.S.–Iran confrontation. She underscored Pakistan's trusted role in facilitating diplomacy between Tehran and Washington and stressed that sustainable peace and stability in the region can only be achieved through dialogue, diplomacy, and constructive engagement.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman of the ISSI Board of Governors, said the recently signed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has opened new avenues for de-escalation between Iran and the United States. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to promoting peaceful dialogue and diplomatic solutions to regional disputes.
Amina Khan, Director of CAMEA, said the U.S.–Iran confrontation has emerged as one of the most consequential geopolitical developments affecting regional security, energy markets, maritime trade, and the broader international diplomatic landscape.
Ali Sarwar Naqvi, a West Asia analyst, siad referred to the MoU as a document signed between Iran and the U.S., excluding the Israel as an entity that neither Pakistan nor Iran recognizes it.
The event concluded with an interactive discussion attended by former Foreign Minister Ambassador Inam ul Haq, Ziad Allahdad, Shaukat Hameed Khan, diplomats, academics, researchers, and media representatives, who exchanged views on the evolving regional security environment and the significance of sustained diplomatic engagement.
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