Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be signed within 24 hours [1].
The announcement suggests a potential breakthrough in one of the world's most strained diplomatic relationships, with implications for global energy markets and Middle East stability.
Speaking during a press briefing in Islamabad on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Sharif said that the two nations had agreed on a peace deal framework [3]. He said that the signing was anticipated to happen within the next 24 hours [1].
"We expect the United States and Iran to sign the peace deal within the next 24 hours," Sharif said [2].
According to the prime minister, the agreement is intended to serve as a foundation for more detailed diplomacy. He said that the framework, if signed, would open the door to technical-level talks next week, and further discussions regarding the nuclear issue [3]. Sharif said that the deal could improve regional security and pave the way for negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme [3].
However, the timeline provided by the Pakistani leader was immediately contested by Tehran. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said the agreement will not be signed on Sunday [2].
This contradiction creates uncertainty regarding the exact status of the negotiations. While Sharif presented the framework as nearly finalized, the Iranian government's denial suggests either a disagreement on the timing or a lack of coordination between the mediating interests and the primary parties involved.
Despite the conflicting reports, the prospect of a framework agreement remains a focal point for regional observers. The proposed technical talks for next week would represent a significant shift in the diplomatic trajectory between Washington and Tehran.
“"We expect the United States and Iran to sign the peace deal within the next 24 hours,"”
The discrepancy between Prime Minister Sharif's optimistic timeline and the Iranian foreign ministry's denial highlights the volatility of U.S.-Iran diplomacy. If a framework is indeed reached, it marks a transition from broad political gestures to technical negotiations over nuclear constraints, though the Iranian pushback indicates that final signatures remain subject to rigorous internal or bilateral vetting.
