Pakistan's PM Urges Ceasefire Compliance Amid US-Iran Tensions: What’s Next?

Daniel Kim | 2026.04.09

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate truce talks between the U.S. and Iran, said he has received reports of ceasefire breaches and urged all parties to honor the agreement and exercise restraint.On the 8th (local time), Sharif posted on X that he had been informed of incidents across multiple conflict zones that undermine the spirit of the peace process.He appealed earnestly for all sides to respect the agreed 2-week truce and to exercise maximum restraint so diplomacy can lead to a peaceful resolution.Pakistan served as a last-minute mediator during a tense standoff between the U.S. and Iran and secured the temporary 2-week suspension of hostilities.But soon after the agreement, armed incidents occurred, including an explosion at an Iranian oil facility and Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised concerns about alleged Israeli violations of the truce during a call with Pakistan's top military commander.#Pakistan #Iran #IsraelFor Yonhap News TV story inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23Jung Ju-hee (gee@yna.co.kr)