Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday expressed optimism that Pakistan would soon host another round of talks between Iran and the United States as diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions continue.
In a post on X, the prime minister praised Donald Trump for what he described as “extraordinary efforts” to advance peace through ongoing diplomatic engagement.
According to PM Shehbaz, President Trump held a “very useful and productive” telephone conversation with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan to discuss the regional situation and ongoing peace initiatives.
The prime minister said Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir represented Pakistan during the discussions, adding that he appreciated the military chief’s continued efforts in support of the peace process.
“The discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region,” PM Shehbaz said, adding that Pakistan would continue mediation efforts “with utmost sincerity”.
Earlier, President Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had held a “very good call” with regional leaders regarding Iran and an emerging peace understanding involving several countries in the region.
Trump stated that an agreement between the United States, Iran, and other involved countries had largely been negotiated and was awaiting finalisation. He also claimed that discussions were underway regarding reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
However, Iranian news agency Fars disputed Trump’s remarks, saying any understanding would leave control of the waterway with Iran and describing the US president’s comments as inconsistent with the facts.
Trump also confirmed a separate conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the discussion had gone “very well”.
The latest diplomatic contacts come amid mounting pressure from Washington and its regional allies as negotiations with Tehran continue. Earlier this week, Trump warned that military action could resume if talks failed to produce an agreement.
Meanwhile, Pakistan intensified its mediation efforts, with Field Marshal Asim Munir holding meetings in Tehran with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the engagements were held in a “positive and constructive environment” and contributed significantly to progress toward a final understanding.
Pakistan has played a central mediation role since tensions escalated following US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year and Tehran’s retaliatory measures, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Islamabad previously brokered a two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran on April 8 and later hosted direct negotiations between the two sides on April 11 and 12. While those talks ended without a final deal, diplomatic backchannel efforts have continued.