Trump praises Pakistan’s role in reopening Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East crisis

US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan and its leadership 's role to resolve US-Iran conflict as soon as Iran announced reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

In a thankful post appreciating Pakistan's role as mediater for US-Iran peace talks-including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshall Asim Munir Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Thank you to Pakistan and its Great Prime Minister and Field Marshall, two fantastic people!"

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the situation as a “great and brilliant day for the world,” linking Pakistan’s role to developments involving Iran and key Gulf countries.

Trump singled out both leaders in his remarks, calling them “fantastic people” and commending their role as part of a wider regional dynamic.

He also expressed appreciation for regional partners including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar for “great bravery and help”.

On the Strait of Hormuz, Trump claimed that Iran had agreed not to close the key waterway again and said efforts were underway, with US assistance, to remove sea mines.

At the same time, he said the US naval blockade targeting Iran would remain in place until negotiations are fully completed, suggesting that talks were nearing conclusion.

Additionally, in a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also appreciated their efforts.

Araghchi said, “I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region.”