Pakistan and Qatar Discussed Peace Deal After U.S.-Iran Accord Announcement

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, on Saturday to discuss recent Middle East advancements. The conversation occurred shortly after Pakistan announced that the United States and Iran were on the verge of finalizing a peace agreement, potentially within 24 hours.

Sharif conveyed his "deep gratitude" for Qatar's steadfast support of Pakistan's peace initiatives during the Gulf crisis. He expressed hope that the emerging agreement would establish a solid foundation for enduring peace and stability throughout the region. This diplomatic exchange highlights Pakistan's active role in mediating and facilitating regional peace efforts.

The announcement of a potential U.S.-Iran deal followed Sharif's earlier statement regarding the imminent electronic signing of a pact between Washington and Tehran. This agreement was expected to pave the way for technical-level discussions the following week. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Bagaei, later stated that the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. would not be signed imminently, emphasizing that the discussed text was not a final agreement but an understanding outlining the general framework for resolving disputes and ending hostilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi elaborated that the agreement includes provisions for the release of frozen Iranian assets abroad, the lifting of U.S. and Iranian blockades on the Strait of Hormuz, and the cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump shared Sharif's message on his social media platform, Truth.