Key facts
- A final text for a US-Iran peace deal has been reached.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the deal's progress.
- Sharif warned of "spoilers" attempting to derail the peace process.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that ballistic missile negotiations will not occur.
- President Donald Trump announced the end of the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that a final text for a peace deal between the US and Iran has been reached, with Pakistan acting as a central mediator. Sharif issued a warning about unnamed "spoilers" attempting to sabotage the diplomatic progress through misinformation. He stated that peace has never been closer and that Pakistan is working with both sides to finalize the next steps.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the ongoing negotiations, stating that while Iran does not trust the US due to past actions, it remains ready for dialogue. He emphasized that no negotiations have taken place or will take place regarding Iran's ballistic missiles. Pezeshkian also expressed appreciation for the mediation efforts of Pakistan's prime minister and army chief.