Draft US-Iran agreement includes only 60-day ceasefire provision: Canadian PM

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney has said that the MoU to be signed between the US and Iran is a comprehensive document, which would prove to be a game changer not only for the region, but also for the world, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

In an interview with the US TV channel, he has said that he has seen draft of the MoU, which calls for a 60-day ceasefire between the two countries. “There is also a mention of the consequences of a violation of any condition laid down in the agreement,” Carney has said.

On the other hand, China on Wednesday announced it will offer humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon, as the US and Iran move to end the war by signing a peace deal later this week.

“China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster" caused by the Iran conflict and its spillover, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing.

“Considering the real situation in the relevant countries, China has decided to offer humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon … to further assist the people there in recovery and reconstruction, as well as improving their economy and livelihood,” said Lin.

It is the second time since the US and Israel initiated a war against Iran on Feb. 28 that Beijing has offered aid to Tehran. China previously sent aid to Iran in March.

The decision to send aid to these countries comes as the US and Iran agreed to an initial peace deal mediated by Pakistan, and Islamabad is set to host a signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland.

“As a good friend of Middle Eastern countries, China will continue to provide support, … will further make efforts for peace talks, and continue playing a positive role in restoring peace and tranquility (in the Middle East) at an early date,” said Lin.

The deal also calls for an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, where nearly 3,800 people have been killed since the war began.