Key facts
- Pakistan's prime minister announced a final deal text has been reached between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The agreement aims to de-escalate direct military confrontation and create an opportunity for dialogue.
- Despite optimism from mediators, both US and Iranian negotiators have accused each other of bad faith.
- The New York Times reported international caution, viewing the accord as a step to reduce tensions rather than a definitive resolution.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the final text of a deal to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that "peace has never been this close."
