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Mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced a deconfliction cell involving the US, Iran, Lebanon and others to curb military operations in Lebanon and prevent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli leaders rejected the arrangement for excluding Israel and giving Iran a role, while US Vice President JD Vance described it as a step to protect both Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security.
The UN Security Council has unanimously adopted a Pakistan- and Denmark-sponsored resolution to strengthen accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers, with a record 153 co-sponsors. The resolution condemns attacks on peacekeepers, potentially constituting war crimes, and calls for investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Pakistan's National Assembly passed the Finance Bill 2026 after the Standing Committee on Finance approved around 30 major amendments. Key measures include an instalment-based tax on imported mobile phones, mandatory digital monitoring for manufacturers, duty waivers on aircraft parts, and tax breaks for electric vehicles under $75,000.
Pakistan's Petroleum Division has assured oil firms that the weekly pricing mechanism will continue, with upcoming adjustments based on actual import premiums, despite industry protests over a record price cut that they say caused billions in losses. Oil companies warn of bankruptcies and reduced foreign investment, while the government insists on stability in the pricing formula.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since February, following an interim US-Iran deal. The operation is coordinated with regional states, while shipping traffic is slowly resuming and diplomatic disputes over nuclear inspections persist.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will make new decisions on Iran if Tehran refuses to accept IAEA inspectors, while Iran's deputy foreign minister conditioned access on full US sanctions relief. The statements follow a June 17 memorandum of understanding and June 21 talks in Switzerland.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated that the fifth round of direct negotiations with Israel, currently underway in Washington, could be a game-changer. He emphasized that Lebanon's path in the talks is independent of the recent US-Iran deal, while expressing hope for a ceasefire and a positive outcome.
A Taliban delegation met with EU officials in Brussels for talks focused on the return of Afghan asylum-seekers without the right to stay, marking the first such visit. The EU has not recognized the Taliban government, and rights groups have criticized the engagement as legitimizing the Taliban.
Two people were killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli gunfire, marking the first fatal incident since a ceasefire largely held. Hezbollah condemned the shooting as a blatant violation, while Israel said it targeted armed terrorists posing a threat.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a one-day official visit to Pakistan, where he met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders, calling for a united front of Muslim nations. The visit followed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran, with Pakistan playing a mediating role.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Pakistan for a state visit following the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland. Mediators announced a 60-day roadmap, but disagreements emerged over nuclear inspections and violence renewed in Lebanon.
The US-Iran war has ended with a fragile peace, but the conflict has significantly altered the regional balance of power in West Asia. Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in the talks, a role that has reportedly caused discomfort in Israel, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Islamabad for an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He was received by top Pakistani leaders at Nur Khan airbase, and his meetings with President Zardari and PM Sharif are expected to cover trade, energy, border security, and regional connectivity. The visit follows recent US-Iran talks in Switzerland and the signing of the Islamabad MoU.
Pakistan's National Assembly on Tuesday passed the federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27 after the opposition staged a walkout. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif later expressed hope for a lasting US-Iran agreement, citing Pakistan's mediating role.
Iran has denied US claims that it agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country following the first round of talks in Switzerland. Washington temporarily waived sanctions, while mediators Qatar and Pakistan said both sides agreed to a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days.
Jerusalem Post podcasts analyze the complex US-Iran deal and its implications for Israel, including Trump's warning to Netanyahu, JD Vance's role, and ongoing regional tensions.
A Taliban delegation arrived in Brussels for one-day talks with the EU on returning failed asylum seekers, sparking criticism from rights groups. The meetings proceed despite EU's non-recognition of the Taliban government.
Israel and Lebanon are set to begin a new round of talks in Washington, DC, as both sides seek to solidify a fragile ceasefire. The talks come amid a broader US-Iran agreement that includes provisions for Lebanon, with ongoing tensions over territory and the role of Hezbollah.
Belgium has issued visas to a Taliban delegation for a one-day meeting with EU officials in Brussels focused on deporting Afghan migrants without legal status, marking the first such engagement since the Taliban's return to power. The move has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups and some MEPs, while the EU insists the talks are technical and do not imply recognition.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, announced Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. The US and Iran have agreed to establish communication lines to manage shipping and unfreeze $12 billion in Iranian assets, while sanctions relief is expected.