Pakistan, on Sunday (May 24, 2026), said it was ready to “very soon” host the second round of peace talks between the US and Iran, even as American President Donald Trump claimed a deal with Tehran had been “largely negotiated.”
In an X post, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said his nation would continue to pursue the peace efforts with “utmost sincerity.”
“Pakistan will continue its peace efforts with utmost sincerity, and we hope to host the next round of talks very soon,” Sharif posted.
He also congratulated Trump for his “extraordinary efforts to pursue peace and for holding a very useful and productive telephone call” on Sunday (May 24) with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, and Pakistan leaders.
Sharif said Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir attended the multilateral phone call, and “greatly” appreciated his “tireless efforts during the entire process.”
“The discussions provided a useful opportunity to exchange views on the current regional (West Asia) situation and how to move the ongoing peace efforts forward to bring lasting peace in the region,” he added.
Trump, in a Truth Social post, said he had a “very good call” with West Asian leaders regarding a Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to PEACE.”
“An agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” he posted.
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly,” he added.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told a state television that the US and Iranian positions were converging in the last week, but warned it did not mean agreements would be reached on key issues, and accused the Americans of “contradictory statements.”
On Sunday (May 24), Iranian media reports said the agreement would allow Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz and that Trump’s claims were “inconsistent with reality.”
American news reports on Saturday (May 23), however, noted that the US and Iran were close to a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait without charging a toll, even as the ceasefire would be extended for another two months.
The reports also claimed that Iran’s oil trade would be allowed to flow freely without sanctions, as the US lifts the blockade of its ports, while the talks on the Iranian nuclear programme would continue.
The proposed deal includes an “apparent commitment” by Iran to give up its highly enriched uranium, but the details of how it would go about doing so may be taken up for negotiations later.