ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Islamabad was working closely with the United States and Iran to finalise the next steps after the two sides agreed on the text of a peace deal.
In a statement posted on X, Prime Minister Sharif confirmed that a final, mutually agreed text of the peace agreement had been reached despite an “incessant misinformation campaign” by those seeking to undermine the diplomatic process.
“Amid ongoing intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the incessant misinformation campaign being waged by those who want to sabotage the peace deal. Setting aside the noise, we can confirm that a final, agreed-upon text of the peace deal has been reached,” PM Sharif stated.
“Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalise the next steps. Peace has never been this close as it is now,” the Prime Minister said.
Amid ongoing intense mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of incessant misinformation campaign being waged by those who want to sabotage the peace deal. Setting aside the noise, we can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached and…
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 12, 2026
Since the conflict started on February 28, Pakistan has remained actively involved in diplomatic efforts to permanently end the conflict between the US and Iran. Pakistan brokered the April 8 ceasefire and hosted the high-stakes direct peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
Deputy PM Dar welcomes ‘encouraging progress’
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar spoke with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, and exchanged views on the regional situation and welcomed the “encouraging progress” toward an agreement between the United States and Iran.
“The Swiss Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s leading mediating role in supporting diplomatic engagement and its efforts in helping advance progress towards peace and stability in the region and beyond,” Pakistan’s Foreign Office said in a statement.
Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke this evening with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis @IgnazioCassis.
The two leaders exchanged views on the regional situation and welcomed the encouraging progress toward an understanding… pic.twitter.com/S1vYTZcRsJ
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 12, 2026
Iran says deal with US closer than ever
Earlier on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the US and Iran have “never been closer” to a deal on ending the war in the Middle East.
“The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer,” Araghchi wrote on X, referring to the Pakistani capital, which hosted previous US-Iran talks.
“Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” he added, after purported details of the accord were published by Iranian media.
“In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course,” Araghchi added.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content.
In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 12, 2026
Soon, Trump reshared Iranian FM Araghchi’s X post on the imminent US-Iran deal.
Vance dispels ‘fake information’ surrounding US-Iran deal
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance has taken note of speculation surrounding a potential memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, providing some clarification on the possible agreement and dispelling “fake information”.
“First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting,” Vance wrote on X.
“The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies’ concerns are prioritised, and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region.”
He adds, “This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace.”
Vance notes “a couple of bizarre things” in reporting on the potential deal, noting that commentators who dubbed US President Donald Trump as “historic” were “criticising a deal based on unconfirmed media reports”.
“Second, people who say you can’t trust a word said by the IRGC, who apparently believe anonymously sourced social media posts,” he adds. “The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other.”
I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to…
— JD Vance (@JDVance) June 12, 2026
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that Iran’s leaked comments on a peace deal with the US do not represent what has been agreed between the two sides.
“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
“What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonourable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith,” the US President wrote on Truth Social.
“They better get their act together, and FAST!,” Trump said.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 12, 2026
Trump says US, Iran reach peace deal
On Thursday, Trump said that he was calling off scheduled strikes on Iran because a deal had been reached.
According to a report by Axios, the US and Iran have agreed on the text of a draft memorandum of understanding (MoU), although the arrangement still requires final approval from both sides.
On Thursday, Trump claimed that the US has “ended the war” with Iran, saying Tehran had agreed never to possess a nuclear weapon and that a deal to formalise the arrangement could be signed within days. “I don’t know if you heard, but we ended the war with Iran today.”
“They have agreed never to have a nuclear weapon, something that we insisted on; that was the whole purpose. That was 95 percent of it,” Trump said.
Trump said Vice President JD Vance would represent the United States at a potential signing ceremony.
The United States and Israel launched the war on Iran on February 28. A fragile ceasefire was agreed in April, but both sides have traded fire in recent days.
