The Islamabad MoU signed electronically at Versailles formally ends the US-Iran war with Pakistan’s mediation delivering a landmark breakthrough
The war is over. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian formally signed a historic peace agreement on Monday. The signing took place electronically during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles.
Trump endorsed the agreement from Versailles. Pezeshkian signed from the Iranian side. This commenced a 60-day period to reach a permanent solution. Shortly after, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on X that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding had been electronically signed by both sides. He confirmed the accord came into force immediately.
The Islamabad MoU signed tonight carries immediate and tangible consequences. The first phase requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without delay. Simultaneously, the United States will lift its naval blockade. Together, these two steps will reopen one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Roughly one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments normally flow through it.
The memorandum also lays the foundation for deeper negotiations toward a lasting settlement. Furthermore, it arrives despite what Shehbaz described as reckless attempts by Israel to sabotage the deal throughout the process.
Pakistan’s role in this outcome cannot be overstated. Islamabad served as the primary mediator from the very beginning. Shehbaz congratulated President Trump for choosing diplomacy. He also praised President Pezeshkian and Iran’s leadership for their commitment to a negotiated resolution. Additionally, he acknowledged the contributions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt throughout the months of difficult talks.
The Prime Minister also credited Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for playing a critical role in facilitating the breakthrough. Moreover, Shehbaz praised the negotiating teams from both countries for their patience and persistence.
The Islamabad MoU signed at Versailles is already drawing comparisons to the most consequential diplomatic agreements in modern history. Many observers describe it as the biggest deal of the 21st century. For Pakistan, it represents the culmination of months of quiet and determined diplomacy.
For the world, it means the threat of a wider regional war has passed. Oil markets, global supply chains, and millions of people living under conflict can now look toward a more stable horizon. Still, the 60-day window for a permanent solution means the work is far from finished. However, tonight, the guns have gone silent — and Pakistan helped make that happen.
