Pakistan Announces Final Text for Iran-US Peace Deal Amidst Imminent Agreement Reports

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Friday that a "definitive and consensual text" has been reached for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports. This development comes as US government sources had previously indicated the possibility of an imminent agreement, potentially to be signed within days.

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We expect to sign this agreement in the coming days. I cannot give you an exact date.

An unnamed senior US administration official expressed confidence, stating an 85% certainty that the agreement would be signed soon. This official detailed that the draft accord fulfills "central objectives" set by US President Donald Trump at the start of the conflict in February. Key provisions reportedly include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the dismantling of Iran's nuclear program, and allowing the US to take custody of enriched uranium for destruction. The official described the US as being in a "very, very favorable position" under the proposed terms.

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The draft agreement meets the central objectives that the President of the United States established when he initiated the war against Iran last February and puts Washington in a very, very favorable position.

Despite the optimistic statements from US officials, UN Secretary-General António Guterres advised prudence, though he acknowledged the encouraging nature of the declarations regarding the potential end of the conflict. The war, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli attacks on Iran, had entered an unstable ceasefire on April 8.

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The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering into speculation about its content. In accordance with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public at the appropriate time.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed the sentiment of progress, asserting that a "memorandum of understanding" with the United States "has never been closer." He added that details would be shared "at the appropriate time," urging media to refrain from speculation. This statement followed earlier remarks by President Trump suggesting a "great agreement" was near, though US and Iranian media reports had differed on its specifics.

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The declarations are encouraging with a view to achieving the end of a conflict that began on February 28 with the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran.