ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s prime minister announced Friday that the United States and Iran have reached agreement on the final text of a peace deal to end their conflict, with Islamabad working to finalize next steps as mediator.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a statement posted on X that “a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached” and that Pakistan “is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps.”
The announcement comes amid efforts to resolve a conflict that escalated earlier in 2026 involving military actions, strikes on Iranian targets and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan has played a central mediating role in recent weeks.
U.S. and Iranian officials have signaled progress toward an agreement in recent days, though details of the text remain limited. Reports indicate the framework addresses reopening the Strait of Hormuz, aspects of Iran’s nuclear program and cessation of support for certain groups, but confirmation of specific terms was not immediately available from Washington or Tehran.
President Donald Trump and Iranian officials have offered differing public assessments of the negotiations in recent days. Trump has described reports of certain terms as inaccurate while indicating a deal could be near, officials said. Iran has described the situation as closer to resolution than before.
Sharif emphasized optimism, stating that “peace has never been this close as it is now,” according to multiple reports of his comments.
A signing ceremony has been discussed in locations such as Geneva, but no date has been confirmed. U.S. officials have indicated a possible initial agreement could come in the coming days, while cautioning that finalization is not guaranteed.
The development follows months of indirect talks and a fragile earlier ceasefire. Details on implementation timelines, verification mechanisms or involvement of other parties, including Israel, were not immediately released.
As of Friday, both sides continued to exchange messages through mediators while military tensions in the region persisted at lower levels. Further announcements on the agreement are expected in the coming days.
