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Shehbaz Sharif

Also known as: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif · Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister of Pakistan mediating US-Iran peace negotiations to end Middle East conflict since April ceasefire.

2026-04-262026-06-14

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
  3. The Standard

    We haven't thought about it yet."Shortly beforehand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrapped up a visit to Islamabad after meeting Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir, a key mediator, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

    Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold
World & Region

Trump says US-Iran deal signing planned for Sunday

The News

US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.

5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. Trump says US-Iran deal signing planned for Sunday

    US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump announces US-Iran peace deal signing scheduled for Sunday

    President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled for Sunday signing, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed. Pakistan, mediating the talks, said the deal was expected to be finalised within 24 hours, though Iran's foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.

    5 hours ago · Capital News

  3. US-Iran deal could be finalised within 24 hours, Pakistan mediator says

    Pakistan, mediating between the United States and Iran, said Saturday that the two sides could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after both expressed optimism about concluding a deal. The statement comes amid months-long conflict that began with major strikes in February, despite ongoing skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. US military intercepts Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

    The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides claimed a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The incident followed weeks of talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. US-Iran peace deal could finalize within 24 hours, Pakistan says

    Pakistan's Prime Minister said on Saturday that the United States and Iran could finalize a peace agreement to end the Middle East war within 24 hours, after weeks of negotiations following an April 8 truce. Both sides have expressed optimism, though they have released conflicting information about the deal's contents.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 25 May

  1. Iran says US deal still distant despite weekend progress signals

    Iran's foreign ministry warned Monday that while some progress has been made, a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war remains not yet close, contradicting optimistic signals from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who suggested an agreement could be reached within the day. US and Iranian forces have observed a ceasefire since April 8, with Pakistan's Prime Minister mediating negotiations and discussions focused on opening the Strait of Hormuz.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Trump says Iran peace deal largely negotiated, Strait of Hormuz reopening planned

    US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain to be announced. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said positions had been converging but cautioned that key issues remained unresolved and accused the US of "contradictory statements".

    24 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. US and Iran near deal to end Middle East war

    The United States and Iran are moving to finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war, with President Trump saying a proposal including opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz has been "largely negotiated" though still subject to finalization. The two sides plan to address Iran's nuclear program after an initial pact is reached.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. US and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire in place since April

    US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran initiated April 8 remained in effect despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US strikes on Iranian military targets in response. The UAE reported its air defences were engaging Iranian missile and drone attacks, while Iran accused the US of violating the truce by attacking ships.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Trump threatens renewed Iran strikes to pressure peace talks

    US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Wednesday with resumed bombing at increased intensity if it does not agree to a peace deal, after halting his "Project Freedom" campaign in the Strait of Hormuz with hopes for a breakthrough in negotiations.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 April

  1. US-Iran peace talks collapse as both sides harden positions

    Diplomatic efforts to end a two-month U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran have stalled, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi leaving mediator Pakistan empty-handed and U.S. President Donald Trump cancelling a planned visit by his envoys. The deadlock has pushed energy prices to multi-year highs and threatened global economic growth.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran peace talks

    US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, saying there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing," though he added the war would not immediately resume. Trump said he scrapped the visit after being unimpressed with Tehran's negotiating position, but a revised proposal followed within minutes of his decision.

    26 April 2026 · The Standard

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