As Pakistan-brokered talks between Iran and the US draw to a close in Islamabad, Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, addressed his country in a televised speech on Friday.
"This is a crucial moment. I ask you all to pray that these talks will be successful, that countless lives will be saved, and that the world will see peace ," he said.
Sharif praised Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for dousing the "flames of war".
The prime minister added that tomorrow, "God willing," leadership from the US and Iran will be present in Pakistan for negotiations.
"The Pakistani leadership will ensure that these talks are successful by putting in its best efforts. Everything is in the hands of God ," Sharif said.
This morning, US Vice President JD Vance boarded a plane bound for negotiations in Pakistan, saying he was "looking forward" to the talks.
"As the president of the United States said. If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend an open hand to them ," Vance told reporters.
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