Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran are closer than ever to signing a peace deal and that it could be finalized within 24 hours. Multiple outlets report Sharif’s statement, which frames the agreement as aimed at ending the war in the Middle East and describes Pakistan as a mediator in the talks. France 24 adds that Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing of the agreement, followed immediately by technical-level discussions next week.
At the same time, at least one report indicates a timing dispute. According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denies that an “Islamabad memorandum” would take place on Sunday, citing state media. NDTV similarly reports that Iran contradicts Pakistan’s claim that the deal will be signed on Sunday.
Separately, The Hindu reports Sharif says Pakistan will host a signing ceremony in Switzerland, describing it as a historic milestone. Overall, the coverage centers on Pakistan’s expectation of near-term signing, alongside Iranian statements that question related scheduling and next steps.
