The road to a peace deal between the United States and Iran has not been easy since a ceasefire took effect in the Middle East in April.
The process was marked by heated exchanges between both sides, particularly on social media.
Several ceasefire violations were also reported, including incidents linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Despite these challenges, Pakistan stepped in as a mediator and encouraged both parties to pursue diplomacy.
Those efforts paid off this week after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran had finally reached a peace agreement.
The memorandum of understanding was originally scheduled to be signed on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.
However, even before Friday arrived, Sharif announced that the agreement had already been signed on Wednesday.
In a post on X, the Pakistani leader said the historic document, named the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” had been signed electronically.
According to Sharif, the agreement was signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
He also thanked all countries, officials, and individuals who played a role in the negotiations.
Sharif likewise acknowledged the contributions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt, which also helped facilitate the talks.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the memorandum would serve as a foundation for greater understanding, mutual respect, and shared prosperity across the Middle East.
In a related development, President Trump also personally signed a copy of the memorandum while in Versailles, France.
With the signing completed, the agreement has now officially taken effect.
Among its reported rules are the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the U.S. naval blockade in the area.
Meanwhile, conflicting reports remain over whether a formal signing ceremony will still take place in Switzerland on Friday.