Iranian President Praises Pakistan and Qatar for Facilitating U.S.-Iran Peace MoU

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held separate phone calls with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday to discuss the newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States. Pezeshkian praised both nations for their "constructive role" in de-escalating tensions and facilitating the diplomatic process that led to the agreement's signing early Thursday.

The Iranian president expressed hope that the MoU would lay the groundwork for peace, reduce regional tensions, and open a new phase of regional cooperation. He characterized the development as an opportunity to expand cooperation among nations, strengthen unity among Muslim countries, and establish lasting peace and stability in the region. Pezeshkian stressed the importance of all involved parties remaining committed to their obligations under the agreement.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry stated that the MoU provides a solid foundation for advancing to the next stage of negotiations between Washington and Tehran and creates opportunities for broader and more sustainable outcomes. Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi also held a separate phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot to discuss the agreement, emphasizing that the United States bears responsibility for ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.

The MoU was announced by Iran, the United States, and Pakistan early Monday and formally signed Thursday by Iranian President Pezeshkian and U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement aims to end the regional conflict on all fronts. This diplomatic breakthrough comes after months of escalating tensions, including a February 28 incident when Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and other Iranian cities, followed by Iranian responses involving waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and U.S. bases and assets in the region.