{"id":214954,"date":"2026-04-08T13:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=214954"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:53:40","slug":"pakistan-the-peacemaker-iran-us-ceasefire-credited-to-sharif-and-munirs-diplomatic-masterstroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/pakistan-the-peacemaker-iran-us-ceasefire-credited-to-sharif-and-munirs-diplomatic-masterstroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan the Peacemaker? Iran-US Ceasefire Credited to Sharif and Munir\u2019s Diplomatic Masterstroke"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in brokering a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The Iranian Foreign Minister took to social media to laud Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir as &#8220;dear brothers&#8221; for their tireless efforts. The international significance of this role was cemented when U.S. President Donald Trump reshared the message, signaling global recognition of Islamabad\u2019s mediation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Sharif has invited representatives from both nations to Islamabad on April 10 for a permanent peace summit. However, the diplomatic victory was slightly marred by a social media gaffe. Sharif\u2019s initial post accidentally included the word &#8220;Draft,&#8221; leading to widespread ridicule and allegations that the message was a direct copy-paste from White House communications. Despite the viral screenshots, the strategic success remains undeniable. Pakistan\u2019s unique position\u2014having a shared border with Iran while maintaining an improving relationship with the Trump administration\u2014made it an ideal neutral ground. For Pakistan, this ceasefire is also an economic necessity to stabilize oil prices and protect millions of its workers in the region. 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