The United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of a peace deal after days of military tensions and diplomatic talks, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on X yesterday.
He said Pakistan, backed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, has led mediation efforts and is now working with both sides to finalize the agreement.
A senior Trump administration official confirmed that negotiations are about 80% to 85% complete, but cautioned that some uncertainty remains because Iran’s leadership has not fully endorsed the agreement. Officials have not decided when or where the deal could be signed.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also signaled that an agreement was close, calling it the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.” President Donald Trump shared Araghchi’s message online after earlier criticizing reports about the proposed terms.
The draft deal reportedly adopts a phased approach, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and gaining economic relief as it fulfills US demands, while broader nuclear negotiations are postponed.