A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has taken effect with broad international support, but early violations and continued hostilities are already casting doubt on its durability ahead of talks scheduled in Islamabad. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed reports of violations in several areas and urged restraint to preserve the ceasefire. Saudi Arabia issued multiple alerts before declaring the threat over, while the UAE reported a fire at a gas facility following a missile threat. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian nonetheless described the ceasefire as an achievement, while US President Donald Trump clarified that Lebanon was not part of the agreement. With Washington and Tehran set to begin talks Friday in Islamabad, deep mistrust and ongoing clashes underscore the fragility of the truce.

Source: Daily News Egypt April 08, 2026 18:54 UTC