Graham urges caution and congressional review on Iran diplomacy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on X on Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson, recently kidnapped by Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, has been released.

Rubio thanked US agencies and Iraqi partners for their role in securing her freedom, emphasizing the Trump administration’s commitment to the safety of Americans abroad.

"This resolution reflects the Trump Administration's steadfast commitment to the safety and security of American citizens, no matter where they are in the world," Rubio said.

Conservative commentator Mark Levin said on Tuesday the two-week ceasefire is already being violated by the “Iranian-Nazi regime,” with missiles fired into Israel and possibly other countries.

"We have the right man as president, and I bet he's furious about this. I don't personally know. But this will be the question throughout -- that is, do we expect the Iranian regime to honor a deal, how will we monitor it, and how will we enforce it. These will all be very difficult issues to resolve," Levin posted on X.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday on X that Iran and the United States, along with their allies agreed to an immediate ceasefire worldwide, including in Lebanon, and invited delegations to Islamabad on April 10 to negotiate a conclusive agreement.

"I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes," he posted on X.

"Both parties have displayed remarkable wisdom and understanding and have remained constructively engaged in furthering the cause of peace and stability. We earnestly hope, that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!" the post added.

Apart from US officials involved in the talks — including President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Marco Rubio, and special envoy David Witkoff — Iranian officials mentioned in the post include President Mohammad Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Araghchi.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council that Iranian armed forces will cease military operations if attacks against Iran are halted.

"Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible for two weeks under coordination with Iranian forces," he posted on X.

Mohammad Hossein Ranjbaran, a commentator and former media advisor to Iran’s foreign minister said on Tuesday on X that Iran reached a victory with Trump accepting the proposed ceasefire.

"Trump's acceptance of the ten conditions of the Islamic Republic of Iran means the victory of the Iranian nation; All those who, with any opinion and belief, stood by dear Iran; I kiss the hands of all the proud fighters and brave commanders of the country and the dear ones of the resistance front in my own turn," he said.