ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called on Iran and all other parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any action that could jeopardize the hard-earned peace gains achieved over the past few months.
During a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, stressing the urgent need to restore peace and stability in the region, a PM House’s statement said.
He emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path to preventing further escalation and ensuring lasting regional peace.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of upholding the commitments undertaken under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as an enduring framework for promoting mutual understanding, respect, and shared prosperity in the region and beyond.
Islamabad: 10 July 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation today with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
During their warm and cordial conversation, the Prime Minister expressed deep concern over the… pic.twitter.com/M5EDtuCdtm
— Prime Minister’s Office (@PakPMO) July 10, 2026
Pakistan would continue to play constructive role
Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace and stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured President Masoud Pezeshkian that Pakistan would continue to play a constructive role in promoting dialogue and supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions in the region.
President Pezeshkian thanked the prime minister, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and other senior Pakistani officials for attending the funeral of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Spoke with my brother President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran today.
We discussed the evolving regional situation and underscored the imperative of restraint, dialogue and diplomacy to safeguard the hard-earned peace gains of recent months.
I reaffirmed Pakistan’s readiness…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) July 10, 2026
He also reiterated Iran’s commitment to peace and expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s continued support and efforts to promote regional stability.
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The two leaders also reviewed progress on decisions made during President Pezeshkian’s visit to Islamabad last month and agreed to accelerate their implementation to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his regards and best wishes for His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.
Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact and continue consultations on matters of mutual interest and regional peace.
Trump confirms more Iran talks, says ceasefire is over
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that the United States has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran but reiterated that the ceasefire between the two countries is finished.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks.” We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue “talks.” We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter.” – President DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/TzZikn1Cya
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 10, 2026
Pakistan intensifies diplomatic efforts
Mediator Pakistan has intensified diplomatic efforts to de-escalate renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran and bring both sides back to negotiations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) framework to permanently end the conflict.
The diplomatic initiative comes after a fresh exchange of military strikes between Washington and Tehran following an Iranian missile attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamabad MoU was signed on June 18 by US President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after Pakistan brokered a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Under the Islamabad MoU, the US and Iran committed to halt military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and negotiate a comprehensive agreement covering Iran’s nuclear programme, US sanctions and a permanent ceasefire within 60 days.
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday evening, Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported.
During the telephone conversation, Field Marshal Munir and Araghchi discussed the latest regional developments and Pakistan-mediated Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran, according to the IRNA news agency.
US, Iran trade fresh strikes
Earlier, the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes with Washington saying it hit 90 Iranian military targets and Tehran launching retaliatory attacks against US assets and regional allies, while commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped dramatically amid escalating security fears.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out strikes on 90 Iranian military targets, including air defence systems and logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline, saying the operation was intended to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
