Welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, Anwar expressed hope that the negotiations would be conducted in good faith, warning that the process would fail if it was “cloaked in deception and double-dealing”.

“This proposal augurs well for the restoration of peace and stability, not only to the region but also the rest of the world,” he said in social media postings today.

“It is imperative that the 10-point plan be translated into a comprehensive peace deal, not just for Iran, but also for Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen.

“Further, it is incumbent upon the parties concerned to ensure the end of the genocide and dispossession of the people of Palestine, not least in Gaza.”

His statement follows reports that US president Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face widespread attacks on its civilian infrastructure.

Tehran’s 10-point plan, submitted through mediators in Pakistan, calls for Washington to recognise Iran’s uranium enrichment programme and lift all sanctions.

Other key demands include US military withdrawal from the Middle East, an end to the attacks on Iran and its allies, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a binding UN Security Council resolution.

Anwar also commended Pakistan and its prime minister Shehbaz Sharif for their “tireless and courageous” diplomatic efforts to bring the plan to fruition.

“Pakistan’s willingness to speak to all sides, without fear or favour, reflects the highest traditions of Muslim solidarity and international responsibility,” he said.

The prime minister also called on the international community to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access to all civilian populations affected by the war.