Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said Pakistan hopes to host the next round of Iran-US talks very soon.
He also praised US President Donald Trump for his efforts to promote peace and continue diplomatic engagement in the region.
In a post on X, the prime minister said Trump held a productive phone call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan.
I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call earlier today, with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan and Pakistan. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 24, 2026
He added that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir represented Pakistan during the discussions. Shehbaz Sharif appreciated his efforts and role in the peace process.
According to the prime minister, the talks gave regional leaders a chance to discuss the current situation and explore ways to move peace efforts forward. He said Pakistan remains committed to supporting dialogue and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, Trump said that he had a “very good call” with regional leaders regarding Iran and a possible peace agreement.
He claimed that the United States, Iran, and other countries had largely negotiated an agreement, while final details were still under discussion.
Trump also said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen soon under the proposed agreement.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 23, 2026
However, Iranian news agency Fars rejected the claim and stated that Iran would continue to manage the waterway. The agency described Trump’s statement as inaccurate.
At the same time, tensions remain high in the region. Trump recently warned that the US could resume strikes if negotiations fail. In response, Pakistan increased its mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran.
During a recent visit to Tehran, Field Marshal Asim Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
Pakistan’s military said the meetings took place in a positive environment and helped advance the mediation process.
Pakistan has played an active diplomatic role since tensions increased after US and Israeli attacks on Iran earlier this year.
Islamabad previously helped broker a two week ceasefire between the US and Iran and later hosted direct talks between both sides.
Although the earlier negotiations did not produce a final agreement, Pakistan continued backchannel diplomacy to reduce differences between Washington and Tehran.
