Pakistan PM Sharif Congratulates Trump on Iran Peace Efforts; Asim Munir’s Tehran Visit Yields Progress
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- •Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his diplomatic efforts toward securing peace in West Asia, following a regional phone call on May 23, 2026.
- •Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Army Chief, met with Iranian leaders in Tehran as part of efforts to advance U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
- •Trump announced on Truth Social that a U.S.-Iran peace memorandum of understanding has been “largely negotiated,” with final details to be announced soon.
- •Sharif commended Trump and Asim Munir’s roles, stating Pakistan remains committed to hosting the next round of peace talks.
Islamabad, May 24, 2026 – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his regional diplomatic efforts, highlighting a productive phone call with leaders of Muslim-majority nations that included Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Trump hosted a coordinated series of telephone conversations on Saturday, May 23, with the heads of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jordan, and Pakistan. During the same period, Field Marshal Asim Munir was in Tehran, where he met with top Iranian officials. The Pakistani army chief’s visit was part of broader backchannel negotiations aimed at accelerating efforts to finalize a peace agreement between the United States and Iran.
