U.S.-Iran talks near deal as Pakistan says electronic signing may follow

An agreement could be reached within 24 hours, the Pakistani prime minister said, though Tehran cast doubt on the prospect.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran are closer than ever to a definitive peace agreement, with a formal electronic signing expected within the next 24 hours. The diplomatic breakthrough, tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” comes despite conflicting narratives from Washington and Tehran regarding uranium dilution and maritime sovereignty.

Iran has said that the anticipated memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington will not be signed on Sunday, although officials have not ruled out the possibility of an agreement being finalised in the coming days.Speaking to state media, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said discussions on the document remain ongoing and that a final timeline for its signing has yet to be determined.The exact timing of the signing of the Islamabad memorandum will not be on Sunday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, according to state media on Saturday. Baghaei said the possibility of signing the Islamabad memorandum in the coming days could not be… pic.twitter.com/dJH1MokjbF— ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2026 Focus Remains on Ending the ConflictBaghaei said the Pakistan-mediated document, often referred to as the "Islamabad memorandum," is primarily aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and creating a framework for de-escalation."The Islamabad memorandum, which is being pursued, focuses on ending the war, and at this stage, it has been decided that there will be no discussion about the nuclear issue," he said.His remarks indicate that the negotiations are currently centred on security and ceasefire-related arrangements rather than broader disputes surrounding Iran's nuclear programme.Tehran Urges Caution Over TimelineWhile acknowledging progress in the talks, Baghaei cautioned against making definitive predictions about when the agreement would be signed."We must wait for the exact time of signing the memorandum; although it will not be tomorrow, the possibility that it will happen in the coming days is not ruled out," he said.The spokesperson also appeared to express reservations about the reliability of the negotiating process, noting that Iran must remain cautious because of what he described as "instability" on the part of the other side.Pakistan Continues Mediation EffortsThe memorandum is the latest outcome of diplomatic efforts facilitated by Pakistan following months of regional tensions and negotiations involving Iran and the United States.'Peace Deal Likely Within Next 24 Hours': Shehbaz Sharif Says US-Iran Agreement Near Finalisation Earlier in the day, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday announced that negotiations on a US-Iran peace agreement are nearing completion, with the deal expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours. He said preparations are underway for the electronic signing of the agreement, followed by technical-level discussions next week.Sharif stated that Pakistan has played a key mediating role in advancing talks focused on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief and broader regional stability. Thanking the United States and Iran for their continued engagement, he also acknowledged the support of regional partners in moving the negotiations forward.

Pakistan is one of the key mediators between the U.S. and Iran as both sides have struggled to finalize a peace agreement since April.

TEHRAN — The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war "within 24 hours", key mediator Pakistan said Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal. The foes and mediators of the conflict have claimed a long-awaited accord is in its final throes, despite new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz in the months-long war that has roiled the region and global economy. Weeks of negotiations on a peace agreement after an April 8 truce have so far not yielded success, with U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly insisting a deal is near only for the wrangling to drag on. "We are closer to a peace deal than ever before," Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has played a crucial role in peace talks, wrote on X on Saturday. "With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week." Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had written in a social media post Friday that "The Islamabad M

The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war within as little as 24 hours, mediator Pakistan said Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal.The apparent momentum came in spite of new skirmishes in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the centre of the months-long war that has roiled the region and the global economy.