Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a peace deal between the United States and Iran was likely to be signed within 24 hours [3].
The announcement comes amid high tensions and conflicting reports regarding the status of negotiations to end the conflict. Because Pakistan often serves as a regional diplomatic bridge, Sharif's optimism suggests a potential breakthrough in a volatile geopolitical standoff.
Speaking from Islamabad on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Sharif said the U.S. and Iran had agreed to the wording of an agreement to end the war [1]. "We expect a peace deal within the next 24 hours," Sharif said [1].
However, other reports provide a more cautious or contradictory outlook. The Associated Press reported that the U.S. and Iran ended a historic round of face-to-face talks early Sunday without reaching an agreement [1]. These specific negotiations lasted for 21 hours before concluding [4].
U.S. Vice President JD Vance provided a middle-ground assessment of the situation. "Not there yet, but very close," Vance said [2]. This sentiment aligns with reports from CNN that both parties believe they are nearing an agreement [5].
Further discrepancies exist regarding the finality of the documents. Some reports suggest a deal to extend the cease-fire for 60 days is already drafted and merely awaits the signature of the U.S. president [6]. Other sources maintain that the parties are still negotiating the final terms, leaving the exact status of the peace process unclear.
The diplomatic push follows a period where both nations indicated they were closer than ever to a wording for a cease-fire agreement [5]. Despite the conflicting accounts of whether the most recent round of talks succeeded, the continued engagement suggests a mutual desire to avoid further escalation.
“"We expect a peace deal within the next 24 hours."”
The contradiction between the Pakistani Prime Minister's optimism and the Associated Press's report of failed talks highlights the volatility of the current diplomatic environment. If a 60-day extension is indeed awaiting a signature, it suggests the primary hurdles are political rather than technical. However, the lack of a confirmed agreement after 21 hours of face-to-face talks indicates that critical sticking points remain unresolved.
