Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss building on the Islamabad MoU amid ongoing US-Iran strikes. The meeting highlighted concerns over regional tensions and the need for diplomatic engagement, while recent military actions have cast doubt on the MoU's future.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated readiness to expand cooperation with Iran in all fields during talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. The ministers discussed enhancing collaboration in counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and regional security, while addressing drug smuggling and human trafficking. Momeni also met Pakistan's military and political leaders to discuss bilateral security and peace efforts.

Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan for an official visit, meeting Pakistani officials including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and military leaders. The visit occurs amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Pakistan mediating efforts to revive a collapsed ceasefire and address attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein discussed maintaining Iran-Iraq relations despite 'personal remarks,' emphasizing their strategic ties rooted in historical, cultural, and religious connections.

Iran has suspended its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), citing continued US violations. The agreement, mediated by Pakistan, aimed to end hostilities between the US and Iran and included measures like reopening the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation.

Iran suspended its commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, accusing the United States of violating the agreement. The 14-point MoU aimed to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and de-escalate tensions, but Iran claims Washington has breached its obligations, prompting Tehran to focus on 'defending the country.'

Pakistan's Foreign Office urged the US and Iran to end violence and resume technical-level talks, noting the Islamabad MoU faces challenges. Ongoing attacks between the US and Iran, including strikes on coastal defenses and military sites, cast doubt on the agreement's future.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem Gharibabadi stated the country has no commitments regarding the Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States, accusing the U.S. of violating and dismantling the agreement. He claimed the failure to implement one clause caused the MoU's collapse, with the U.S. now violating all obligations.

Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim ceasefire agreement signed in June, as disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program persist. The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which declared an end to hostilities and open shipping in the Strait, has been criticized for vague wording and leaving key issues for future negotiations.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar of Pakistan held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, urging de-escalation and restraint amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Both leaders discussed the regional situation, referencing the Islamabad MoU signed in June 2026 to address the conflict between the US and Iran.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged Iran and other Middle East parties to avoid actions that could undermine recent peace gains following escalating tensions between the US and Iran. He emphasized restraint and upheld the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to promote regional stability, while Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Pakistan for its diplomatic support.

Iran dispatched 11 million barrels of oil via five supertankers and one Suezmax vessel amid escalating US-Iran tensions, as US military strikes targeting civilian infrastructure and threats of a Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupted exports. The Trump administration revoked a waiver lifting oil sanctions, prompting Iran to warn of a 'crushing response' to further US intervention.

Pakistan urged all parties to uphold commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. This came after U.S. President Donald Trump stated the interim deal with Iran was 'over'.

Pakistan urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint after mutual overnight strikes in the Middle East, citing risks to regional stability. The Foreign Office emphasized the need for dialogue and adherence to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), while tensions escalated following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US retaliation.

An oil tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, according to UKMTO. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, but Axios cited unconfirmed reports of Iranian missile strikes on commercial ships. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and a recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.

Islamabad is the likely venue for the next US-Iran technical talks on July 11, focusing on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions relief, and regional security. Negotiations were paused due to Iran's state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and aim to advance the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding framework. Qatar and Pakistan are mediating discussions, with recent indirect talks in Doha.

A state funeral for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei was held in Tehran with international participation, including leaders from Pakistan. The funeral procession will travel through religious and political sites in Iran, occurring amid a ceasefire between Iran and the US following the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye from July 3 to 5 to attend the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral trade, investment, and regional security cooperation, alongside diplomatic efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict.

Qatar and Pakistan mediated indirect US-Iran talks in Doha, reporting 'positive progress' on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The next meeting will occur after the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, following military exchanges between the US and Iran that threatened the agreement.

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan reported positive progress in US-Iran talks in Doha, focusing on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Discussions addressed maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iran’s funds, with plans to continue after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral on July 9. The MoU includes a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework for a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program.

President Trump stated the US and Iran are 'getting along well' during indirect talks in Doha mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on denuclearization and easing tensions. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed working groups have been formed but denied direct negotiations have begun, while the Islamabad MoU aims to address a ceasefire and conflict resolution.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye to mediate peace efforts amid recent US-Iran strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The visits follow a Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal and ongoing regional security proposals, including a 'regional security structure' suggested by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi discussed future management of the Strait of Hormuz with Oman’s Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, referencing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’s paragraph five. Talks focus on removing technical/military obstacles, demining, and defining maritime services in line with international law and coastal states’ sovereign rights.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated it targeted US forces in the region, accusing Washington of violating commitments by launching strikes on Iran. The IRGC warned of a broader response if such aggression is repeated, citing Clause 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

The US is considering relocating Gulf bases damaged by Iran to Israel, with potential changes to bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Public sentiment in the US shows skepticism about the military action's effectiveness following a temporary peace deal with Iran.

A Quinnipac University poll reveals 60% of US voters believe military action against Iran was 'not worth it', with Democrats (93%) and independents (66%) predominantly opposing it, while 75% of Republicans supported it. The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pause hostilities for 60 days faces skepticism, with 59% of voters unconfident in its success. The US and Israel launched the war in February 2026 to 'eliminate imminent threats' from Iran, but public confidence in achieving objectives like dismantling Iran's nuclear program remains low.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed positive progress in US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland and agreed to maintain momentum. They acknowledged Qatar's support for the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Pakistan's Foreign Office reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and diplomacy following the Islamabad MoU and Lucerne Summit. The spokesperson highlighted international recognition of Pakistan's role in promoting regional peace and de-escalation efforts.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is visiting Pakistan at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to meet President Asif Ali Zardari and discuss bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and regional security. Security measures include closed bus terminals and sealed zones in Islamabad.

U.S.-Iran high-level talks under the Islamabad Memorandum concluded with 'encouraging progress,' including a High Level Committee for political oversight and implementation channels to address the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. A new Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire collapsed within hours due to Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's reported ambush.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated the country will continue playing an 'honest and sincere role' in advancing dialogue after high-level US-Iran talks in Switzerland under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The talks, hosted in Burgenstock, concluded with a roadmap for a potential 60-day deal, a high-level oversight committee, and further technical discussions aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict.

Iran's negotiating delegation has left Switzerland following 18 hours of talks with the US. The technical team will remain in Switzerland to continue negotiations on the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.

Delegations from the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar convened at Switzerland’s Burgenstock for technical-level talks to finalize details of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Key issues include lifting the US blockade of Iran, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah, unfreezing Iranian assets, and facilitating oil sales.

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has arrived in Switzerland for technical-level US-Iran talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The discussions involve US Vice President JD Vance, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, focusing on Iran's nuclear programme, Lebanon's ceasefire, sanctions, and regional security.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will travel to Burgenstock, Switzerland, on 21 June for technical-level talks on implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran. The discussions aim to address commitments under the agreement and outline next steps in the diplomatic process.

Technical-level talks between Iran and the US are scheduled for tomorrow in Buergenstock, Switzerland, as a follow-up to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The talks involve mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, with the US and Iran aiming to advance commitments under a 14-point agreement signed by President Donald Trump, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting US sanctions on Iran, and a $300 billion reconstruction fund.

Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that technical-level talks between the US and Iran will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, following the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The talks will involve US and Iranian representatives alongside mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding to end the Middle East war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days. The deal defers contentious issues like Iran’s nuclear program to a 60-day negotiation period and includes US threats of military action if violated.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that Pakistan's name is gaining global respect following the US-Iran agreement mediated by Pakistan. He highlighted the role of Field Marshal Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in achieving peace between the US and Iran.

US-Iran peace talks in Geneva, scheduled under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, were postponed after US Vice President JD Vance canceled his travel plans. The talks aimed to implement a 14-point accord to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Switzerland confirming the delay but expressing readiness to continue preparations.