Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the “Islamabad Memorandum” between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States has been electronically signed and has officially entered into force.
In a statement published on the social media platform X, Sharif said the signing of the document at the highest levels of both governments reflects a commitment by Tehran and Washington to resolve their differences through diplomacy and dialogue.
According to the Pakistani prime minister, the memorandum will be implemented immediately and the first measures under the agreement will include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and the end of the U.S. maritime blockade measures.
Sharif also announced that Pakistan, in cooperation with Qatar, which he described as a supporting mediator in the process, will host a ceremony in Switzerland on June 19, 2026.
According to the statement, the event will mark the signing of the memorandum and the launch of a new phase of technical negotiations between the parties.
The Pakistani leader praised the role of regional diplomacy in achieving what he described as a significant breakthrough and thanked the countries involved in mediation efforts.
His comments come as Iranian and American officials have recently spoken of progress toward an agreement and the beginning of a new phase of negotiations.
However, the full contents of the memorandum and its implementation mechanisms have not yet been officially released.
Analysts believe that the upcoming technical negotiations could play a decisive role in determining whether the current understanding evolves into a comprehensive and sustainable agreement between Tehran and Washington.
The reported development has attracted significant international attention, as any lasting agreement between Iran and the United States could have far-reaching implications for regional security, global energy markets and broader diplomatic relations across the Middle East.
While optimism has increased following recent announcements from multiple parties, many details of the framework remain unclear and further negotiations are expected before a final comprehensive settlement is reached.
