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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif recalls 'complicated' Iran-US mediation, says 'felt like everything would fall through'

Shehbaz Sharif also praised Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for his ‘pivotal role’ in the mediation and said he burnt his midnight oil.
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 24, 2026
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
US-Iran negotiations advance with ‘encouraging progress’ noted by mediators
Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar have released a joint statement saying that negotiations between the United States and Iran have conducted in a "positive and constructive atmosphere".
BRICS News
· Jun 22, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇱🇧 Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar h [...]
JUST IN: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar have made significant progress toward ending the war in Lebanon.@BRICSNews
The Tribune
· Jun 22, 2026
“Delivered major progress to end Lebanon War”: Araghchi on Iran-US technical talks
Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran, he wrote.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran's foreign minister hails progress in diplomacy, highlights Lebanon ceasefire mechanism
'Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,' says Abbas Araghchi
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Major progress achieved in talks with US, says Araghchi
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday that tireless mediation by Pakistan and Qatar has yielded major progress toward ending the war and realizing other points in the MoU.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and UAE emphasize peaceful resolution of regional crises
Riyadh/Cairo, July.11 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar affirmed the importance of supporting mediation efforts and the resumption of US-Iran talks as part of broader efforts to achieve peaceful solutions to regional challenges. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the two []
UPI
· Jun 22, 2026
Qatar, Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' in U.S.-Iran peace talks
Qatar, Pakistan hail 'encouraging progress' in U.S.-Iran peace talks
TRT World
· Jul 4, 2026
Pakistani PM speaks to TRT World about US-Iran talks | Exclusive Interview
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says talks between Iran and the US are continuing despite great difficulties. In an exclusive interview with TRT World correspondent Kubra Akkoc, the top mediator said he hopes lasting peace between the two warring countries can be achieved within the next two months.
Doha News
· Jul 9, 2026
Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool
Qatar’s Al-Khulaifi says mediation is a constitutional commitment, highlighting Doha’s role in diplomacy, dialogue and conflict resolution. Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz (The post Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool is from Doha News | Qatar.)
DawnNews English
· Jun 21, 2026
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Says Iran and US Leaders ‘Genuinely Mean Peace’ in Middle East
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, stating that both sides genuinely seek peace and stability in the Middle East. #shehbazsharif #trump #pakistan #iran #usiran #breakingnews #worldnews #diplomacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 24, 2026
The Lebanon War and the New Push for Regional Peace
The reported progress toward ending the Lebanon war is a rare diplomatic opening in a region exhausted by escalation. That is why mediation by Pakistan and Qatar deserves recognition. Neither country can impose peace, but together they have created political space where military logic had begun to dominate. Reports that the parties have discussed easing [] The post The Lebanon War and the New Push for Regional Peace appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
Political, religious leaders lauded Pakistan’s mediation in historic US-Iran agreement: Bhandara
Political, religious leaders lauded Pakistan’s mediation in historic US-Iran agreement: Bhandara
Euronews
· Jun 22, 2026
Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up
Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came after Iran and the US kickstarted a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war.
India TV News
· Jul 2, 2026
US-Iran nuclear diplomacy back on track? Qatar reveals positive talks in Doha, Trump makes big claim
Fresh diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran have shown encouraging signs after talks held in Qatar's capital, Doha. Qatar on Thursday said separate meetings between US and Iranian negotiators had resulted in positive progress on issues linked to the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with both sides agreeing to continue discussions in the coming days.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran in Swiss talks breakthrough
The US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of the blockade and the release of frozen assets for Iran, Tehran said, but the real test remains deconfliction in Lebanon. “Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War,” Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post on Monday. “Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction development plan launched for...
RTL Today
· Jun 22, 2026
Meeting in Switzerland: 'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks towards ending war
Mediators hailed encouraging progress in US-Iran talks on Monday after the rivals agreed to establish mechanisms aimed at preventing renewed conflict in Lebanon and safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ariana News
· Jun 22, 2026
Tahawol: Iran-US talks make encouraging progress
The post Tahawol: Iran-US talks make encouraging progress first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Pak PM meets Iran, Qatar to revive negotiations as Islamabad MoU violated
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran and Qatar during separate talks in an effort to revive negotiations with the US
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 22, 2026
Mediators Say US, Iran Agreed to Roadmap for Negotiations
The Pakistani and Qatari teams leading the talks between the US and Iran said the two sides agreed to a roadmap for negotiations. Last week, Washington and Tehran agreed to a memorandum of understanding that extended the ceasefire by 60 days and opened a window for negotiations to end the war. According to statements from []
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatar and Pakistan wrap separate talks with US and Iranian negotiators
Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.
Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
US-Iran talks pause for slain Khamenei’s funeral after claims of progress
Qatar and Pakistan said Tuesday that “positive progress was made” during indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran in Doha, Qatar’s capital “regarding issues related to the memorandum of understanding” that continued the Iran war ceasefire. “Qatar Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US Iranian negotiators in Doha today, with positive progress []...Click to read more
Bloomberg
· Jun 22, 2026
US and Iran Make ‘Progress’, Aim to Keep Hormuz Open
The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down what we know so far. (Source: Bloomberg)
BERNAMA
· Jun 22, 2026
World : Qatar, Pakistan Announce 'Encouraging Progress' In US-Iran Talks At Switzerland Summit
WASHINGTON, June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Qatar and Pakistan announced significant progress early Monday in ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States (US) and Iran following the conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Intel Slava
· Jun 21, 2026
[Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]
— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava
TASS
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran-US talks take place in constructive atmosphere — Pakistani PM
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked both the US and Iran for their continued commitment to constructive engagement and commended Qatar’s mediation and Switzerland's efforts to organize the consultations
Arab Times Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Regional mediators help avert fresh US strikes on Iran, talks continue
DOHA, Jul 10: Regional mediation efforts helped prevent new US military strikes on Iran, with Qatar, Pakistan and other countries working to ease tensions and revive nuclear negoti...
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Pakistan urges Washington, Tehran to exercise restraint, uphold memorandum of understanding
ISLAMABAD, July 09 (YPA) – Pakistan, which played a mediating role between the United States and Iran, urged both sides to de-escalate tensions and adhere to the terms of the memorandum of understanding signed between them to end the war in the Middle East, following renewed mutual escalation on Wednesday. In a statement, Pakistan’s Ministry []
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatar Reports Progress in US-Iran Negotiations
The United States and Iran have recorded progress in indirect negotiations, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said late Wednesday that “positive progress” had been achieved on issues linked to the framework agreement reached two weeks ago to end the Iran war. The discussions were held separately in Qatar’s [] The post Qatar Reports Progress in US-Iran Negotiations appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 2, 2026
Where do US, Iran talks stand after Doha negotiations: What we know
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediators said Thursday, as they kept up efforts to advance negotiations and lower tensions following recent exchanges of fire.In June, Washington and Tehran agreed a memorandum of understanding, brokered by Qatar and Pakistan, which included a 60-day ceasefire pausing the war that broke out with US-Israeli strikes in late February, as well as the reopening of the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement
Pakistan and Qatar announce roadmap towards final US-Iran agreement Pakistan and Qatar said talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere, with mediators reporting encouraging progress on several key issues. In a joint statement, the two countries said the parties had agreed to create a mechanism for further technical talks as efforts continue to build on the memorandum of understanding reached earlier. The statement said a High-Level Committee would be established to provide political oversight of the mediation process, with chief negotiators reporting regularly and leading working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring and dispute resolution. The committee has also agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. In addition, the parties established a direct communication channel intended to prevent incidents and misunderstandings and help ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Herald
· Jul 1, 2026
Qatar says US-Iran Doha talks make "positive progress" on 14-point MoU
Doha [Qatar], July 2 (ANI): Qatar and Pakistan have concluded separate meetings with US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, with 'positive progress' reported on issues related to the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), according to Qatar's foreign ministry official spokesperson.In a post on X on Thursday, Majed Al Ansari, adviser to Qatar's prime minister and official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreig
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