Memorandum also carries signatures of US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' as a mediator, formalising a major diplomatic breakthrough between the United States of America. the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to a post made by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).
The memorandum also carries the signatures of US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
اسلام آباد: 18 جون 2026.وزیراعظم پاکستان محمد شہباز شریف نے اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یاداشت (Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding) پر بطور ثالث دستخط کردئے۔اسلام آباد مفاہمتی یاداشت پر امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ اور ایران کے صدر مسعود پزشکیان کے دستخط موجود ہیں۔pic.twitter.com/af1F81DobA
Earlier today, Sharif said, “I am honoured to announce that the historic ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ has been electronically signed today between the United States of America. the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Memorandum has been signed by the honourable presidents of both countries. also endorsed by me as the mediator,” the prime minister earlier announced on his X timeline.
He added that the memorandum would enter into force immediately. as a "first step, the Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade".
The US. Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28, assassinating the 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and military leaders on the first day. It quickly spiralled into a regional conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people, mostly in Iran. Lebanon; driven up energy prices; renewed inflationary pressures and sparked concerns about a major food supply crisis in developing countries.
The 14-point agreement extends a ceasefire announced in April by another 60 days. including in Lebanon, to allow the two sides to negotiate a final truce. Both Trump. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have digitally signed the memorandum in English and Farsi, US and Iran officials said, with Iran's foreign ministry saying the agreement was already in effect as of Wednesday.
Trump signed just before a grand dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles. the site of the signing of the eponymous treaty that formally ended World War One.
The US. Iran released the text of the Islamabad MoU that their presidents have signed to end their war on Wednesday. However, US President Donald Trump had threatened to resume attacks. kill Iranian officials if they failed to honour their commitments.
Trump. attending the G7 with other leaders in France, also withdrew at least one of his stated rationales for attacking Iran in the first place, saying it would be "unfair" for Tehran not to have ballistic missiles, having previously vowed to obliterate them.
"We're going to bomb the hell out of them if they violate the agreement," Trump said of Iran at a press conference. "I don't want them to. I want them to honour the agreement." He also called Iranians "smart people" as US. Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days, which Trump said he hoped would usher in peace in the Middle East and lower oil prices.
Iran's leaders did not address the new threats while celebrating the moment, releasing photographs of what is believed to be the first agreement signed by both a US. Iranian president since the Islamic Republic's founding in 1979.
President Zardari welcomes US-Iran Islamabad MoU
President Asif Ali Zardari welcomed the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States. Iran, describing it as a historic moment for the region and the world.
In a message, the president said the conflict, which began in February 2026, inflicted immense suffering on the peoples of the region. caused severe disruption to global energy supplies, trade and economic stability.
He expressed hope that such a tragedy would never be repeated. that the nations of the region would now devote their energies to development, prosperity and the well-being of their peoples.
The president paid tribute to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Deputy Prime Minister. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their tireless diplomatic efforts that contributed significantly to bringing the parties to an agreement.
He noted that Pakistan had played a principled, balanced. constructive role throughout the crisis, consistently calling for dialogue, restraint and a peaceful resolution of disputes while maintaining engagement with all parties concerned.
President Zardari also appreciated the leadership of US President Donald Trump, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for ensuring a diplomatic resolution to the conflict and advancing the cause of peace.
He also acknowledged the valuable support of brotherly nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye. Egypt, as well as the Russian Federation and China, whose efforts and encouragement of dialogue contributed to the pursuit of peace.
The president called on all parties to fully implement the Islamabad MoU. expedite efforts to reach a final agreement within the stipulated timeframe to ensure lasting peace and progress.
"Heroes are those who have ended the war, not those who are eager to start one," the president said.
He expressed hope that the MoU, "which has Islamabad. Pakistan written all over it", would serve as the foundation for a durable and comprehensive peace in the region, enabling nations to focus on economic development, energy cooperation and the advancement of their peoples.
"War brings nothing but destruction and misery. Peace is the only path to progress. Pakistan will continue to stand in solidarity with all brotherly nations of the region in their collective journey towards peace. prosperity," he added.
Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and US
Initial talks between the United States. Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington, the Swiss government said on Thursday.
"As things stand, the plan is still for the US. Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement.
"No further information is currently available regarding the schedule. details of this meeting," the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement.
Iran releases 14-point draft agreement outlining US deal
IRNAon Wednesday published the text of an Islamabad memorandum of understanding between Iran. the US that outlines a roadmap to end their military conflict and negotiate a final agreement.
Below is the 14-point document released by Tehran:
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