OIC welcomes US-Iran framework deal to end conflict

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed on Monday a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end their conflict and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Jeddah-based organization commended the roles played by Pakistan and Qatar, along with other countries that helped bridge differences between Washington and Tehran and create the conditions for reaching the deal. The OIC voiced hope that the agreement “would be fully implemented and that the parties concerned would participate earnestly in the forthcoming rounds of negotiations to address all issues and maintain security and stability in the region.”

Mediation efforts

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country led mediation between Washington and Tehran, announced early Monday that the US and Iran had reached an agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon. Qatar also played a key role, with its emir speaking to President Trump about the progress. The deal is set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. The OIC’s endorsement is significant, as the organization represents 57 Muslim-majority countries, including Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.