Middle East developments ahead of ceasefire expiration, European markets fall
via Le Matin4 min read
The two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire on Tuesday at 23:50 GMT, according to Pakistan's Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar. Pakistan, acting as a mediator, emphasized the "essential" importance of Iran deciding to participate in negotiations with the United States in Islamabad before the truce ends. European stock markets closed lower on Tuesday, with Paris, London, Frankfurt, and Milan all seeing declines, as uncertain peace prospects in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, an NGO reported that Iranian authorities have arrested over 3,600 people on war-related charges, with the actual number likely higher due to internet restrictions. Lebanon announced that the recent conflict between Israel and the pro-Iranian movement Hezbollah resulted in 2,454 deaths and 7,658 injuries since March 2. The Pakistani government is still awaiting Iran's official response regarding sending a delegation to Islamabad for further talks with the US. Iran condemned arrests made by the United Arab Emirates, which claimed to have dismantled an Iran-linked "terrorist group." US President Donald Trump called on Iranian leaders to release several women he claimed were threatened with execution, suggesting it would be a "very good start for negotiations." Trump also accused Iran of numerous ceasefire violations but expressed confidence in securing a "great deal." The US Department of Defense stated it had intercepted and inspected a sanction
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