ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump on Saturday shared Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s social media post that a US-Iran peace agreement could be reached within 24 hours, lending prominence to Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts and its role in encouraging dialogue aimed at easing tensions in the region.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan is closer than ever to securing a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, adding that the deal is expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours and signed electronically before technical-level talks begin next week.
In a post on X, the prime minister said Pakistan is preparing for the remote signing of the agreement immediately after the final text is completed.
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
“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,” Sharif wrote.
He thanked the United States and Iran for their continued engagement in the negotiations and also acknowledged the support of regional countries backing the diplomatic process.
Pakistan’s Mediation Role
The statement came after days of intense diplomatic activity involving Islamabad, Washington and Tehran. Pakistan has been actively mediating between the two sides since the outbreak of the conflict on February 28, and Islamabad played a central role in brokering the April 8 ceasefire and facilitating direct negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had earlier said that a draft agreement with the United States could be signed remotely within days, describing the breakthrough as the closest the two sides had come to a deal. He said the signing would initially take place digitally before a formal announcement by both governments.
Media reports had earlier suggested that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir would travel to Geneva for a signing ceremony. However, Pakistani sources later said the agreement would instead be signed online, eliminating the need for the visit.
Deal Nears Final Stage
On Friday, Sharif had already announced that a “final, agreed-upon text” of the peace deal had been reached despite what he described as misinformation aimed at undermining the negotiations.
The process has also received backing from regional powers, with Qatar and Egypt welcoming Pakistan’s announcement and expressing hope that both Washington and Tehran would move swiftly toward formalising the accord.
Remaining Challenges
Despite the optimism, Iranian officials have cautioned that key issues — including sanctions relief and aspects of Iran’s nuclear programme — still require final approval from both sides. US President Donald Trump has also said that leaked reports about the agreement did not accurately reflect the final terms under discussion.
If concluded, the agreement would mark a major diplomatic breakthrough in efforts to stabilise the Middle East and reduce tensions between the United States and Iran after months of conflict and negotiations.
