Islamabad MoU
Coverage of Islamabad MoU in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says Nato allies to deploy minesweepers to Hormuz
Trump stated that NATO allies will deploy minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, though no confirmation was provided. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted Iran will handle mine removal under the Islamabad MoU, reacting to Macron's remarks about France and Oman cooperating on mine clearance.
- Pakistan says US-Iran talks make progress in Doha
Pakistan reported that indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with 'positive progress' on aspects of the Islamabad MoU. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry stated discussions will continue, with the next meeting scheduled after the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader, amid efforts to maintain diplomacy following recent military exchanges between the US and Iran.
- Araghchi warns Israel against threatening Iran’s leader
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Israel against threatening Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, following comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz who said Khamenei was 'marked for death.' Araghchi referenced the Islamabad MoU and stated Iran would respond to any threats against its people and leadership.
- Only Iran will demine Strait of Hormuz, minister says
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that only Iran can demine the Strait of Hormuz under the Islamabad MoU, rejecting French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal for international collaboration. Gharibabadi discussed the issue with his Omani counterpart.
- Demining of Strait of Hormuz to be carried out only by Iran, deputy foreign minister says
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that demining of the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out solely by Iran, as per the Islamabad MoU between Tehran and Washington. This follows French President Macron's comments about France and Oman collaborating on mine clearance in the region, which Iran opposes as 'provocations.'
- IRGC: Destroyed eight US installations, offending vessels will face harsher action
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed destroying eight US military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait as retaliation for Washington's recent actions. It warned that ships violating Iran’s Hormuz passage norms will face harsher action, referencing the Islamabad MoU and threatening overwhelming force against future aggression.
- PSX tumbles over 2,800 points in intraday trade on back of uncertainty over US-Iran talks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's KSE-100 index fell by over 2,800 points during intraday trade due to uncertainty following the postponement of US-Iran talks in Geneva, which had initially been seen as a step toward peace under the Islamabad MoU. The decline contrasted with analysts' expectations of sustained market recovery.
- Iran's strait authority to facilitate ships' passage through Hormuz
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority will expedite authorizations for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washington. The US-led Combined Maritime Forces reported a reduction in maritime security threat levels to moderate in the same strait.
- Islamabad MoU nears finalisation as US, Iran clash on signing date
The US and Iran are close to finalizing the Islamabad MoU for a peace deal, but disagree on the signing date, with Trump claiming it will be signed soon while Iran denies it. Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing, and the US plans to participate in de-mining the Strait of Hormuz post-agreement.