Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has helped the United States and Iran reach an agreed draft text for a possible peace deal. The announcement raised hopes of easing tensions after months of conflict and diplomatic uncertainty in the Middle East.
Sharif said negotiations had reached a critical stage and described peace as “closer than ever.” He also warned about misinformation campaigns that could disrupt the mediation process.
Iranian officials later confirmed that talks had made significant progress, although both sides have yet to publicly release details of the proposed agreement.
Pakistan claims mediation efforts reached key stage
Pakistan has played a major diplomatic role in recent weeks by facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the mediation process involved “intense efforts” behind closed doors.
In a social media statement, Sharif announced that negotiators had agreed on the final wording of a peace deal text. He said Pakistan was now helping both countries finalize the remaining steps before a formal announcement.
The Pakistani leader also stressed that some groups were attempting to spread misinformation to derail the negotiations and create uncertainty around the talks.
Iranian officials confirm progress in negotiations
Abbas Araghchi also indicated that discussions had moved closer to completion. He referred to the proposed agreement as the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.”
Araghchi said the deal had never been closer to finalization but urged media outlets to avoid speculation about the content of the agreement. Iranian officials have not yet disclosed specific terms or commitments included in the draft.
The comments suggest that Tehran remains cautiously optimistic while continuing diplomatic coordination with Pakistan and the United States.
US and regional leaders closely involved
Sharif tagged several senior officials in his public statement, including Donald Trump, JD Vance and Marco Rubio.
He also mentioned Masoud Pezeshkian and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, signaling that high-level coordination continues between all parties involved in the negotiations.
Officials have not confirmed where or when the agreement could be formally signed, but diplomatic sources describe the current phase as highly sensitive.
Peace deal could ease regional tensions
A finalized agreement between the United States and Iran could reduce tensions across the Middle East after months of military escalation and economic uncertainty.
Regional observers say a breakthrough could also improve energy market stability and reduce fears of wider conflict involving Gulf states and major international powers.
Despite the optimism, analysts caution that final approval and implementation remain challenging due to political divisions and security concerns on all sides.
