Pakistani reporter Anas Mallick suggests that, "to my understanding, the interlocutors (Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt) are 'closer than ever for an agreement' to get a "framework of understanding for ceasefire" between US and Iran"

The indication of a potential ceasefire agreement involving the U.S.

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Pakistani reporter Anas Mallick suggests that, "to my understanding, the interlocutors (Pakistan, Turkiye and Egypt) are 'closer than ever for an agreement' to get a "framework of understanding for ceasefire" between US and Iran"

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Israeli Source tells N12 news "The next 24 hours are the most decisive in the war, if it were up to political leadership in Iran, there would have been a ceasefire long ago, there is doubt about their control", N12's Segal reports

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Some geopolitical analysts say signals from Pakistan suggest a possible breakthrough in the coming hours, with Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and reportedly Beijing involved.

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and Iran, facilitated by Pakistan, Turkiye, and Egypt, suggests a significant shift in diplomatic relations. This development could stabilize energy markets by alleviating fears around Iranian oil supply disruptions, which may lead to a more favorable outlook for commodity prices, particularly WTI. Traders should monitor how this news impacts regional risk sentiment and energy asset valuations.

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