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Malaysia has endorsed a breakthrough understanding between the United States and Iran, though Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim cautioned that lasting peace remains vulnerable and urged strict adherence to ceasefire terms and the reopening of critical shipping lanes.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US assertions that Iran's recently unfrozen assets will be spent on American agricultural goods, underscoring persistent disagreements between Tehran and Washington even as both pursue nuclear talks.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly endorsed Iran's ballistic missile programme during high-level talks in Islamabad, asserting that Tehran's weapons were never part of the recent US-Iran peace agreement brokered by Islamabad.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the United States will not provide government funding for any Iran reconstruction initiative, though he acknowledged ongoing discussions about potential contributions from other nations.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran will engage in intensive technical-level negotiations over the next 60 days to convert a preliminary agreement into a permanent accord, following recent talks in Switzerland mediated by Pakistan and Qatar.
Top-level US-Iran peace negotiations have commenced at a Swiss mountaintop resort, with Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials seeking to solidify a ceasefire and address nuclear issues, though tensions persist over control of the Strait of Hormuz and fighting in Lebanon.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry has outlined conditions for advancing US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, insisting that implementation of ceasefire terms and sanctions relief must precede discussions on a final nuclear agreement.
Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly endorsed a US-Iran agreement, framing it as a significant move toward regional de-escalation and stability in West Asia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for an initial agreement between the United States and Iran, viewing it as constructive progress toward resolving Middle Eastern tensions and fostering global stability.
A US-Iran peace agreement could bring relief to global oil markets and Malaysia's economy, but stabilising prices will require patience as logistical costs remain elevated, finance ministry officials said.
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The United States and Iran have formally finalised a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict, with both presidents signing the agreement. Negotiations will centre on nuclear matters and sanctions within 60 days.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has endorsed the emerging understanding between the United States and Iran, emphasising the critical need to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and translate diplomatic progress into lasting peace.