ISLAMABAD : In a major diplomatic victory for Pakistan, Iran has officially confirmed a two-week ceasefire with the United States, following Washington’s earlier acceptance of the truce. The breakthrough comes on the heels of sustained mediation efforts by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Tehran’s confirmation completes a rare dual endorsement of the Pakistan-brokered pause in hostilities, which includes the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture. The development marks the first time in recent months that both sides have formally agreed to halt military action simultaneously.
Official sources in Islamabad confirmed that Iranian leadership communicated its decision to Pakistani intermediaries late Wednesday, hours after former US president Donald J. Trump announced he was suspending planned strikes on Iran. Trump had publicly credited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for personally appealing to him to “hold off the destructive force.”
With Iran now on board, the two-week ceasefire takes full effect. The agreement stipulates a complete cessation of offensive operations by both parties and opens a window for finalising a long-term peace accord. According to Pakistani officials, Iran has submitted a ten-point proposal that Washington has found to be a workable basis for negotiation.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the development as “a testament to Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability.” He reiterated that dialogue, not confrontation, remains the only viable path forward. Field Marshal Munir, who has been closely coordinating with civilian leadership, described the truce as “a victory for diplomacy over destruction.”
The successful mediation underscores Pakistan’s unique geostrategic position as the only country that maintains working channels with both Tehran and Washington. For Islamabad, the outcome not only averts a devastating regional conflict but also reinforces its role as a credible peacemaker in the Middle East.
