PM Shehbaz says Pakistan making all efforts to resolve US-Iran dispute

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed satisfaction over the progress in the negotiations between the US and Iran, saying Pakistan was making all efforts to resolve the dispute.

Addressing the federal cabinet, the prime minister said Pakistan’s leadership made full contributions toward peace and mediation, noting that the top leadership of the United States and Iran came to the negotiating table after 47 years.

“Our sincere efforts resulted in a ceasefire between the United States and Iran,” he said, adding that the ceasefire remains in effect.

PM Shehbaz commended the efforts of Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States.

He further stated that he was privy to key details of the negotiations, noting that at times the process had reached the brink of collapse.

“It is a matter of pride for the nation that Pakistan played a mediating role between the two countries,” the prime minister said.

Premier added that world leaders had appreciated Pakistan’s role in promoting peace, noting that the prime minister of Japan also praised the country’s efforts.

Earlier, during the cabinet meeting, the prime minister informed members about his upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia and his recent contacts with friendly nations. The visit is expected to include discussions on the evolving situation in the Middle East and the progress of Iran–US talks.

Nearly 24-hour-long negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Islamabad on Sunday with both sides digging in on core demands yet leaving the door open for further engagement.

The talks, which began on Saturday afternoon, initially took place indirectly before transitioning into rare face-to-face engagement. Negotiations stretched deep into the night and into Sunday morning, underscoring both the complexity of the issues and the seriousness of the effort.

For Pakistan, hosting the talks was both a diplomatic gamble and an opportunity to reassert its relevance on the global stage. In a televised statement at the conclusion of the talks, Dar thanked both sides for responding to Islamabad’s call for a ceasefire and agreeing to negotiations.