Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that a “final, agreed upon” text for a peace deal between the United States and Iran has been reached, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough in efforts to end months of escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif said Pakistan was actively working with both Washington and Tehran to finalize the next steps toward implementing the agreement.
“Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps,” Sharif wrote, adding that “peace has never been this close as it is now.”
The announcement came shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that an agreement had “never been closer,” while cautioning media outlets against speculating on the contents of the proposed deal.
The comments marked one of the strongest indications yet from Tehran that negotiations may be approaching a conclusion. US President Donald Trump later reposted Araghchi’s remarks on his Truth Social platform, further fueling speculation of a diplomatic breakthrough, Al-Jazeera reports.
However, conflicting reports continue to emerge regarding the exact terms of the agreement.
Iranian state media outlet IRNA claimed the deal would not require new concessions on Iran’s nuclear program or its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while also suggesting that frozen Iranian assets could be released immediately under the arrangement.
US officials quickly disputed those claims, insisting that the proposed agreement would include dismantling Iran’s nuclear program, destruction of sensitive nuclear materials, and the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
US Vice President JD Vance also denied reports that Iranian assets would be released immediately, stressing that economic benefits would depend on Iran meeting its obligations under the agreement.
“The deal is structured to ensure that US and allied security concerns are prioritized,” Vance said in a statement on X.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, has remained at the center of regional tensions throughout the conflict, with any agreement expected to have significant implications for global energy markets and regional stability.
While no official text of the agreement has been publicly released, diplomatic momentum appears to be growing, with regional and international actors closely monitoring developments.
