PM Shehbaz says final draft of US-Iran peace deal agreed
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said a final draft of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been agreed upon, describing the development as a major breakthrough in ongoing diplomatic efforts being facilitated by Pakistan.
In a post on X, the prime minister said Pakistan was fully aware of what he described as an "incessant misinformation campaign" by those seeking to derail the negotiations.
"Setting aside the noise, we can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. Peace has never been this close as it is now," Sharif wrote.
The prime minister tagged US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
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Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi had said the proposed "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" was closer than ever to completion.
"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course," Araghchi said in a post on X.
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The Iranian minister's statement was later reshared by President Trump, fueling speculation that the two sides were nearing a historic breakthrough after years of tensions over Iran's nuclear programme.
Amid growing optimism, US Congressman Ryan Zinke said Washington and Tehran appeared "closer to a deal than ever," although he cautioned that important details still needed to be resolved.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Zinke said questions remained regarding the verification mechanism for Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium and the identity of any international body responsible for monitoring compliance.
"The devil's in the details," he said, adding that while no agreement had yet been formally signed, significant progress appeared to have been made.
US Vice President Vance also sought to counter what he described as inaccurate reporting surrounding the proposed agreement.
In a statement on X, Vance said reports claiming Iran would receive financial benefits merely for signing a deal were incorrect.
"First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting," he said.
Vance said the proposed agreement was structured to prioritize the security concerns of the United States and its allies while allowing economic benefits to flow to Iran and the broader region if Tehran fulfills its commitments.
"This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace," he added.
I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to…
— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 12, 2026
The vice president also criticized commentary based on unverified reports and expressed confidence that President Trump would secure a favorable outcome.
Meanwhile, a White House official told AFP that Iran had agreed under the proposed deal to dismantle its nuclear programme and destroy nuclear material. The claim appeared to differ from some Iranian accounts of the negotiations, highlighting continuing differences in public descriptions of the emerging agreement.
Despite those differences, statements from Pakistani, Iranian and American officials indicate that negotiations have entered what may be their final stage, with Islamabad continuing to play a central role in facilitating dialogue between the two longtime adversaries.
If finalized, the agreement would mark one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in the Middle East in recent years and could reshape regional security dynamics while easing tensions over Iran's nuclear activities.