Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported on August 25 that Iran and the United States have agreed to a ceasefire, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. However, there has been no official confirmation from either the US or Iranian governments.
According to RIA Novosti, citing sources from Pakistan and Iran, the agreement includes provisions for ensuring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. No follow-up reports from the agency have emerged yet.
This report comes as Pakistan has been mediating between the US and Iran, facilitating diplomatic contacts aimed at resuming negotiations.
On August 24, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan, and Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for high-level talks with Iranian leadership. Following the meeting, Naqvi stated on social media platform X, "We had very positive and productive discussions," adding that there was significant progress and the talks concluded in a very positive atmosphere.
The visit by the Pakistani delegation occurred just before the US announced plans to expand economic sanctions against Iran. On August 24, US Treasury Secretary Scott Vessen announced new sanctions aimed at economically isolating Iran, describing it as the largest financial offensive against an adversary.
In response, Iran criticized the sanctions as an attack on the sovereignty of all nations and a violation of the right to self-determination.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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