Dee Paraz

A two-week ceasefire deal largely negotiated by Pakistan with help from Egypt and Turkey brings to a halt over a month of fighting in Iran as well as in neighboring Gulf Arab countries.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Al-Arshi said on X that the deal would include allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iranian armed forces.

Iranian and American officials will meet in Islamabad on Friday to continue negotiations based on Iran's 10-point proposal, which includes continued control of the Strait of Hormuz as well as the right to enrich uranium.

Dee Paraz, NPR News, Iran, Turkey.