The European Union credited Pakistan and regional partners on 9 April, 2026 for mediation that contributed to the United States-Iran ceasefire

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The United Nations Secretary-General welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire on 7 April, 2026 and urged parties in the Middle East conflict to follow international law and the ceasefire terms

The Office of the United Nations Secretary-General said on 21 April, 2026 that the Secretary-General welcomed the extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a step toward de-escalation and diplomacy

Abbas Araghchi briefed Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on 26 April, 2026 on diplomatic efforts to end the war and reduce tensions

Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on 12 April, 2026 that he and Field Marshal Asim Munir mediated several rounds of United States-Iran negotiations during a 24-hour Islamabad process

The White House Press Office stated on 8 April, 2026 that Iran agreed to a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz while Washington pursued a broader peace agreement

Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on 2 April, 2026 that visiting foreign ministers backed prospects for potential United States-Iran talks in Islamabad

China and Pakistan used a five-point initiative on 31 March, 2026 to frame the 2026 Iran war as a regional crisis requiring immediate cessation of hostilities and humanitarian access

The Guardian reported on 23 May, 2026 that Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran was largely negotiated and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on 27 April, 2026 that U.S. demands, shifting positions, threatening rhetoric and alleged breaches of pledges were slowing Pakistan-mediated diplomacy on the Iran war and the United States-Iran ceasefire

Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on 2 April, 2026 that Pakistan was pursuing active diplomatic efforts to stop hostilities in West Asia, including Iran

China and Pakistan proposed immediate cessation of hostilities in the 2026 Iran war and called for humanitarian assistance to reach affected areas

Associated Press reported on 27 April, 2026 that Iran offered to end its control of the Strait of Hormuz if the United States lifted its blockade and ended the war, while nuclear talks would be postponed

Abbas Araghchi discussed the ceasefire and efforts to end the 2026 Iran war with Pakistan's army chief on 25 April, 2026

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, Japan, and EU institutions stated on 8 April, 2026 that a swift and lasting end to the United States-Iran war could only be achieved through diplomacy

Pakistan's president welcomed the United States-Iran ceasefire on 8 April, 2026 as a step that created space for dialogue, restraint and regional stability

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said on 26 April, 2026 that Qatar was ready to continue mediating and facilitating dialogue to end the war, as Tehran discussed challenges to consolidating the ceasefire

Mohammad Ishaq Dar said on 12 April, 2026 that the United States and Iran accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's invitation to hold peace talks in Islamabad after a call for an immediate ceasefire