ISTANBUL: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday (June 13) that Iran and the US are closer than ever to signing a peace deal, with the deal expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
In a post on the X platform, Shehbaz said the negotiations had entered their final stage and expressed optimism about the prospects for a breakthrough.
"We are closer to a peace deal than ever before,” he wrote.
According to Shehbaz, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the agreement immediately after its finalisation.
He added that technical-level talks are expected to begin next week to discuss implementation and other related matters.
Shehbaz also thanked the US and Iran for their continued engagement in the negotiations. — Bernama-Anadolu
We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. 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.We would like to thank United States of…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 13, 2026
