The strike on the Saeed family home in the village of Srifa took place on Wednesday, the first day of a two-week US-Iran ceasefire that many in Lebanon hoped would apply to their country, too.
Pakistan is no longer merely hosting or facilitating diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, but is actively shaping one of the most sensitive negotiation processes currently underway.
“Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage, and we will share this safe pathway with the maritime industry soon to encourage the free flow of commerce,” Centcom commander says.
“We respectfully request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the authenticity of this incident," states a letter the relatives say they have sent to the FO.
For journalists at the Jinnah Covention Centre, Islamabad Talks has produced press releases, a memorable food spread and impressively fast internet in a country riven with tech challenges.
In Islamabad, a fragile truce has brought the United States to the table militarily undefeated, but facing an Iran that now holds the stronger hand in a new structure of power.
Israel launched on Wednesday its heaviest and most coordinated air assault on Lebanon since its conflict with Hezbollah began on March 2, killing more than 250 people.
Pakistan must consider using its good offices to convince Arabs and Iranians that a regional pact for mutual harmony and coexistence is not merely desirable but necessary.
Netanyahu, White House maintain Lebanon not included in 2-week ceasefire with Iran; Araghchi says "ball is in the US court, and the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments".
PM Shehbaz Sharif warmly welcomes the “sagacious gesture” and extends his “deepest gratitude” to both countries; Islamabad talks set for April 10; Israel backs US decision, says ceasefire "does not include Lebanon".
In Senate, deputy PM says US and Iran were close to come to the table, but Israel attaked Iran and Tehran retaliated with strikes in Saudi Arabia's Jubail city.
