On May 24, 2023, Ishaq Dar, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, announced that significant progress has been made in negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding their ongoing conflict. In a statement on social media, Dar commended US President Donald Trump and his administration, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for their commitment to dialogue and diplomacy. He also recognized the constructive engagement of Iranian leaders such as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. President Trump revealed that a draft agreement with Iran has been generally accepted, following discussions with leaders from several countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Previous military operations against Iran were initiated by the US and Israel on February 28, 2023, and a ceasefire was declared on April 7. However, despite multiple rounds of talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran have struggled to reach a long-term settlement due to existing contradictions. Iran has publicly stated it does not recognize the US's ceasefire extension, asserting its right to act according to its own interests.