Key facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi.
- Iran and Pakistan reaffirmed support for diplomatic efforts and a ceasefire process.
- US and Iran negotiators convened in Switzerland for talks on an interim deal.
- Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz shut.
- The US disputed Iran's claim regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir will attend talks in Switzerland.
- The Pakistan-US-Iran talks are scheduled for June 21 in Burgenstock.
- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi visited Israel.
- Somaliland and Israel signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
- Iran's military commanders reaffirmed the country's preparedness to counter aggression.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi to discuss regional developments and cooperation. Both leaders reaffirmed their support for diplomatic efforts and a ceasefire process. These discussions occur as broader negotiations involving the US and Iran aim to end a protracted conflict. Concurrently, US and Iran negotiators convened in Switzerland to advance an interim deal to end their ongoing conflict. During these talks, Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz shut, a claim that the US disputed, affirming its commitment to keeping the vital waterway open. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir are scheduled to travel to Switzerland to participate in technical-level talks concerning the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. These discussions are set to take place on June 21 in Burgenstock. In a separate development, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi arrived in Jerusalem for a historic state visit, months after Israel recognized the territory's independence. The two nations signed a strategic cooperation agreement focused on expanding ties in security, trade, and regional strategy. Amidst these regional tensions and diplomatic maneuvers, Iran's top military commanders have reiterated the country's full preparedness to counter any aggression. They emphasized unity and enhanced defensive capabilities in response to recent regional conflicts and ongoing diplomatic tensions.