Trump Thanks Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir After Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz

Washington/Islamabad, April 17, 2026 - US President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for their crucial mediation efforts, describing them as "two fantastic people" following Iran's decision to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial vessels.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump wrote: "Thank you to Pakistan and its great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!" The statement came shortly after Iran announced the complete reopening of the strategically vital waterway, a significant de-escalation move that has eased global shipping concerns and helped stabilize oil markets.

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Trump's praise highlights Pakistan's pivotal role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani leadership, including Prime Minister Sharif and Field Marshal Munir, has been actively mediating since the first round of direct US-Iran talks in Islamabad. Their efforts are credited with helping secure Iran's goodwill gesture of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world's oil supply passes.

The development marks a positive turn after the initial round of talks ended without a full agreement. With the fragile two-week ceasefire approaching its April 22 deadline, Trump has indicated that a second round of negotiations could resume soon, possibly again in Islamabad.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, currently on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, welcomed the appreciation and reiterated Pakistan's commitment to regional peace. Field Marshal Asim Munir has also been actively involved in back-channel diplomacy, including recent engagements with Iranian officials.

Analysts say Trump's warm remarks strengthen Pakistan's position as a trusted neutral mediator and could pave the way for further breakthroughs in the US-Iran crisis. Global markets reacted positively, with oil prices easing slightly on hopes of sustained de-escalation.