Pakistan PM: US, Iran agree on final peace deal draft

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a significant breakthrough in US-Iran peace negotiations, stating that a final draft of a peace agreement has been reached. Sharif, who has been facilitating talks between the two nations for months, expressed optimism on social media platform X, declaring, "Peace has never been closer."

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We can confirm that the final text of the agreed-upon peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both parties to finalize the next steps.

Sharif's statement was echoed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who confirmed that peace talks to end the conflict in the Middle East have never been as close to fruition. However, the announcement comes amidst reported frustration from US President Donald Trump, who has accused Tehran of negotiating in bad faith. Sharif acknowledged these challenges, noting, "Amidst the intensive mediation efforts underway by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the continuous disinformation campaign by those who wish to sabotage the peace deal."

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Peace has never been closer.

Switzerland has lauded Pakistan's diplomatic efforts. Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis commended Pakistan's role in mediating the peace talks. The Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Cassis via phone, discussing regional developments and welcoming the progress between the US and Iran. Cassis specifically "appreciated Pakistan's pivotal role in supporting diplomatic engagement and its efforts to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."

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Amidst the intensive mediation efforts underway by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the continuous disinformation campaign by those who wish to sabotage the peace deal.

Reports suggest a potential signing ceremony for the political reconciliation could take place in Geneva this week. This follows a report by Axios that four US Air Force C-17 transport planes departed for Europe, carrying Vice President JD Vance for a potential signing of a preliminary agreement. President Trump had earlier commented on Thursday that Washington and Tehran had reached a "big deal," with a memorandum of understanding possibly being signed as early as the weekend.

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The Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan's pivotal role in supporting diplomatic engagement and its efforts to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond.