ISLAMABAD, June 21, 2026 — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised U.S. President Donald Trump for what he described as “visionary and very dynamic leadership” that helped bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a lasting agreement between the two longtime adversaries.
Sharif’s remarks come amid ongoing negotiations in Switzerland, where senior American and Iranian officials are working to finalize details of a broader peace agreement following months of conflict and rising tensions across the Middle East. According to reports, Pakistan and Qatar have played key mediation roles throughout the diplomatic process.
The Pakistani leader has repeatedly credited Trump for supporting diplomatic engagement and extending opportunities for negotiations. Reuters reported earlier this month that Sharif announced a framework agreement between Washington and Tehran and later stated that both sides had reached an agreed text for a peace deal. Pakistan has positioned itself as a central mediator in the negotiations, hosting talks and facilitating communications between the two sides.
According to Reuters, the preliminary agreement includes provisions aimed at ending military hostilities, reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, and creating a framework for further negotiations on contentious issues such as Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief. However, diplomats caution that significant challenges remain before a final settlement can be reached.
Al Jazeera previously reported that Pakistan’s diplomatic leadership, including Prime Minister Sharif and Pakistan’s military leadership, undertook extensive diplomatic efforts earlier this year to encourage dialogue between Washington and Tehran. Those efforts included visits to regional capitals and direct engagement with Iranian officials in support of peace negotiations.
The diplomatic process has been marked by several setbacks. Earlier rounds of negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce an immediate agreement, with major disagreements centered on Iran’s nuclear activities and security arrangements in the Gulf region. Nevertheless, both sides continued talks, eventually producing the current framework agreement.
The Associated Press reported that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators are now working through the remaining details in Switzerland. Pakistan’s government has described the negotiations as a significant diplomatic breakthrough that could help stabilize the Middle East and reduce tensions affecting global energy markets.
Analysts note that while the preliminary agreement represents a major diplomatic achievement, the most difficult issues remain unresolved. Future negotiations are expected to focus on sanctions, Iran’s nuclear program, regional security concerns, and mechanisms to ensure compliance by all parties. Reuters reported that diplomats involved in the talks view the current agreement as an important first step rather than a final settlement.
For Pakistan, successful mediation between Washington and Tehran would represent one of the country’s most significant diplomatic achievements in recent years. For the United States and Iran, the talks offer an opportunity to reduce tensions that have repeatedly threatened regional stability and global energy supplies.
As negotiations continue in Switzerland, Sharif has expressed optimism that the diplomatic momentum generated by the talks—and what he called Trump’s leadership—can ultimately lead to a durable peace agreement between the two nations.