Originally published at The Crux
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The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end a months-long conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Details of the deal remain few, but Pakistan played a key role in mediation efforts and a Pakistani bishop has praised the role his country played in mediating talks between the two countries.
Speaking to Crux Now, Bishop Samson Shukardin of the diocese of Hyderabad in Pakistan said he was pleased with the reception Pakistan has received for its part in efforts to secure the deal.
“Pakistan is receiving appreciation and goodwill from many countries for its diplomatic initiatives. Gradually, the country’s image and standing are being recognized with greater respect on the international stage,” he said.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, announced on Sunday that a peace deal had been reached between the two nations that have been at war since Feb. 28, when the U.S. and Israel conducted what Israel described as a preemptive attack against Iran, amid fears the country was restarting its nuclear weapons program.
“Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been reached. Both sides have
