ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan for its role in mediating between the United States and Iran, praising Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir while confirming that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened to global shipping.
In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump hailed Pakistan’s leadership, calling Sharif and Munir “fantastic people,” as he acknowledged Islamabad’s efforts in facilitating dialogue between Washington and Tehran.
“Iran has agreed to never close the Strait of Hormuz again,” he said, adding that the waterway would no longer be used as a “weapon against the world.”
The development follows Iran’s announcement that the critical global oil route is now “completely open” to commercial traffic, after weeks of disruption during the conflict.
Iranian officials indicated that the reopening is linked to the ongoing ceasefire and diplomatic engagement, including talks hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global energy supplies passes, had been impacted during the escalation, when Iran restricted access in response to US-Israel strikes.
Its reopening has helped stabilise markets, with oil prices falling sharply amid renewed optimism over easing tensions.
International benchmark Brent crude dropped to around $89 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate fell to about $84, reflecting market confidence following the ceasefire and Pakistan-mediated talks.
