ISLAMABAD – In a surprise diplomatic announcement made Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that Iran, the United States and their respective allied factions have reached a deal for an immediate ceasefire that will be enforced across all affected regions, including Lebanon.
Sharif shared the details of the breakthrough agreement in an official statement posted to the social media platform X, noting that the truce entered into force the moment the announcement was made.
“I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries,” Sharif said in his statement. The prime minister extended a formal invitation to delegations from both nations to attend talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad this Friday, April 10, 2026. The upcoming negotiations are aimed at advancing toward a final, binding agreement that can resolve all outstanding disputes between the two long-adversarial states.
Sharif praised both Tehran and Washington for demonstrating “remarkable wisdom and understanding” throughout the diplomatic process that led to the ceasefire deal. He added that he holds strong optimism that the newly scheduled “Islamabad Talks” will pave the way for long-term, durable peace in the region after years of escalating tensions.