For months, the tensions and conflict between the United States and Iran kept global peace under serious strain. However, in June 2026, the world witnessed an important diplomatic breakthrough when an interim peace agreement was reached between the United States and Iran. A significant aspect of this agreement is Pakistan’s active role as a mediator and facilitator.

The agreement has been named the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” and Pakistan played an important role as both mediator and guarantor. This development is significant not only for the region but also for the entire world, as tensions between Iran and the United States over the past several months have severely affected the global economy, energy markets, and maritime trade.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz had pushed global oil prices to unprecedented levels, and people around the world, including those in Pakistan, suffered the consequences in the form of rising inflation. Pakistan had been serving as a communication channel between the United States and Iran for several months. It not only facilitated the exchange of messages between the two countries but also prepared various proposals and draft frameworks that helped advance the negotiations. According to American and international sources, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey also assisted in the process; however, Pakistan maintained the central mediating role.

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