Pakistan PM says US-Iran ceremony set for Friday in Switzerland

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the historic Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran has been electronically signed by the presidents of both countries, with a ceremony to be held in Switzerland on Friday to commemorate the landmark agreement.

In a post on X on Thursday, Sharif confirmed that the memorandum has been signed by the presidents of both nations and endorsed by him in his capacity as mediator.

"The Memorandum has been signed by honourable Presidents of both the countries and also endorsed by me as the mediator," Sharif wrote.

"The signing of this agreement at the highest level of the respective governments demonstrates the commitment of both sides to a diplomatic resolution of the conflict."

The Pakistani prime minister added that Pakistan, with Qatari support, would host a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday to "commemorate this landmark event and commence with the technical level talks."

Sharif stated that the Islamabad MoU shall enter into force with immediate effect.

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"As a first step, Islamic Republic of Iran will instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz and the United States of America will immediately lift the naval blockade," he said.

He expressed hope that the agreement would serve as "an enduring foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the complete region."

The announcement follows months of intensive negotiations mediated by Pakistan, with support from some other regional countries.

The memorandum brings an end to the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, with a wave of strikes that assassinated the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and targeted nuclear facilities, schools, hospitals and civilian infrastructure.

The agreement provides for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and the lifting of the US naval blockade.

A 60‑day negotiation period will follow on outstanding issues, including the lifting of sanctions and Iran's nuclear file.

Iranian officials have repeatedly stressed that the agreement was built on "active distrust" of the United States, with Tehran vowing to closely monitor US compliance.

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