Diplomatic momentum builds as Lebanon truce boosts prospects for renewed U.S.-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Diplomatic momentum is gaining pace in United States-Iran tensions after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon eased a key Iranian concern, raising prospects for renewed negotiations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development would pave the way for sustainable peace in the region.