Trump Negotiates Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump coordinated a series of high-level diplomatic engagements between May 23 and May 24, 2026, to finalize a peace agreement with Iran. Following an initial call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani regarding maritime security and global energy supplies, Trump held a broad conference call with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, and Pakistan.

Trump announced that a memorandum of understanding with Iran has been "largely negotiated," with a primary goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which had been closed since U.S. and Israeli strikes in February. While signaling that negotiations are in their final stages, Trump warned that military action remains a possibility if an agreement is not reached.

Pakistan played a central mediating role in the process. Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted diplomatic visits to Tehran to facilitate dialogue between Washington and Tehran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the U.S.-led efforts and indicated that Pakistan intends to host the next round of talks. Simultaneously, the Emir of Qatar held separate consultations with the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE to synchronize regional security efforts and advocate for diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation.