By Our Correspondent: Pakistan has secured a landmark diplomatic victory after successfully brokering a historic peace agreement between the United States and Iran, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU) has officially come into force.
The development places Pakistan at the center of one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in recent years, with Islamabad playing the role of mediator in the US-Iran peace deal aimed at ending months of military tensions and restoring stability across the Middle East.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU was electronically signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pakistan also endorsed the agreement as mediator, underscoring its growing diplomatic influence in regional and global affairs.
“The signing of this agreement at the highest level reflects the commitment of both countries to a peaceful and diplomatic resolution,” the Prime Minister said.
Under the first phase of the agreement, Iran will immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic maritime routes, while the United States will lift its naval blockade against Iran. The move is expected to ease geopolitical tensions, stabilize oil markets and improve global trade flows.
The Pakistan-mediated US-Iran peace agreement is being hailed as a major diplomatic achievement for Islamabad. Analysts say Pakistan’s role in facilitating negotiations has strengthened its international standing and demonstrated its ability to mediate complex global conflicts.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised both Washington and Tehran for choosing diplomacy over confrontation. He also acknowledged the contributions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt in supporting the peace process.
Highlighting Pakistan’s internal efforts, the Prime Minister commended Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for his role in advancing dialogue and helping create conditions conducive to peace and regional stability.
The agreement lays down a roadmap for a final peace settlement to be negotiated within 60 days. It includes commitments to halt military operations, ease sanctions on Iran, revive maritime trade and pursue negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme under international oversight.
In addition, the deal provides for broader economic cooperation and reconstruction initiatives, which could unlock billions of dollars in investment and support Iran’s economic recovery.
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the Islamabad MoU, calling it a historic moment for peace and a testament to Pakistan’s principled and balanced diplomacy. He said lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue, mutual respect and cooperation among nations.
The Pakistan-brokered US-Iran peace deal is expected to have far-reaching implications for regional security, energy markets and international diplomacy, further cementing Pakistan’s role as a credible mediator on the global stage.
