Pakistan reports Iran-U.S. peace deal reached; Tehran claims war victory

Negotiations for a peace agreement in the Middle East appear to be in their final stages, with Pakistan confirming an accord has been reached between Washington and Tehran. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on X that a "final, agreed-upon text of the peace agreement has been achieved" and that Pakistan is working with both sides to finalize the next steps.

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We can confirm that a final, agreed-upon text of the peace agreement has been reached.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed optimism, stating that the agreement would be signed and announced soon, potentially digitally in the coming days. He boldly declared, "Iran is the winner of the war with the USA," and asserted that "Our sword will always hang over the Strait of Hormuz." This declaration signals Iran's intent to maintain a strong strategic position in the vital waterway.

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Iran is the winner of the war with the USA.

According to Reuters, the agreement might be signed as early as Sunday by U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with Geneva being a likely venue. The draft agreement reportedly includes the lifting of the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, a key demand from Tehran. Araghchi emphasized that the "sea blockade must be completely lifted" as the first point in the agreement.

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Our sword will always hang over the Strait of Hormuz.

Discussions also reportedly cover the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Araghchi indicating that Iran's management of the strait will change. "Iran has made the firm decision that the management of the Strait of Hormuz will no longer be as it was before," he stated, adding that talks with Oman are ongoing regarding this matter. Details concerning Iran's nuclear program are expected to be discussed within 60 days after the agreement's signing.

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The sea blockade must be completely lifted.