Pakistan Says Final Text of US-Iran Peace Deal Has Been Agreed Upon

A potentially historic breakthrough in Middle East diplomacy appeared closer on Friday after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a "final, agreed upon" text of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran had been completed.

In a statement shared on social media platform X, Sharif said Pakistan was actively coordinating with both sides to facilitate the remaining steps needed to formalize the agreement.
 

"Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps," Sharif wrote. "Peace has never been this close as it is now."
 

The announcement comes at a critical moment following months of conflict and heightened regional instability involving the United States, Iran, and their allies. Although no official text of the agreement has been released publicly, Sharif's remarks marked one of the strongest indications yet that negotiations may be nearing a successful conclusion.
 

Shortly before Sharif's statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also suggested that a breakthrough was within reach, saying that a deal had "never been closer." However, he urged caution and advised media outlets and observers to avoid speculation regarding the contents of the proposed agreement until official details become available.
 

The latest developments followed conflicting reports surrounding the terms of the possible settlement. Iranian state media had earlier published what it described as the main points of the agreement, claiming that no additional concessions had been made by Tehran concerning its nuclear programme or its position over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
 

The reported terms also suggested that some Iranian assets frozen abroad could be released immediately after the signing of the deal.
 

However, officials in Washington strongly disputed those claims.

A senior United States official rejected the characterization of the agreement, insisting that the framework under discussion would require the dismantling of Iran's nuclear programme, the destruction of nuclear materials, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the free flow of international shipping.
 

US Vice President JD Vance also denied reports that Iranian assets would be released without conditions. In a separate statement, he emphasized that any economic benefits would be linked to Iran fulfilling its obligations under the agreement.
 

"The deal is structured to ensure that the concerns of the United States and its allies are prioritized," Vance said, adding that compliance by Tehran could ultimately generate broader economic opportunities and stability throughout the region.

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump also dismissed reports detailing alleged terms of the agreement, describing them as inaccurate and warning against trusting unofficial accounts of the negotiations.
 

Despite the conflicting narratives emerging from different parties, the convergence of statements from Pakistani, Iranian, and American officials has fueled optimism that a formal announcement could be imminent.

If finalized, the agreement could represent one of the most significant diplomatic achievements in the region in recent years, potentially ending a period of dangerous confrontation while reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
 

For now, world leaders and international observers remain focused on whether the apparent momentum behind the negotiations will ultimately translate into a signed peace accord and a lasting path toward regional stability.