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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Croft,Maryam Zakir-Hussain and Shweta Sharma

Pakistan prime minister gives major update on US-Iran peace deal

  • Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to a framework for a peace deal to end the months-long conflict in the Middle East, with a final text reportedly reached.
  • Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing of the deal within the next 24 hours, to be followed by technical-level talks next week, with Geneva suggested as a possible venue for the signing.
  • Donald Trump , reportedly seeking to secure a deal before the G7 summit, issued contradictory statements, initially suggesting an agreement was approved but later accusing Iran of leaking “Fake News” terms and being “dishonorable”.
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism that a peace deal could be secured as early as this weekend or Monday, predicting it would lead to lower energy prices for Americans.
  • The United Arab Emirates has agreed to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, with over $3 billion already delivered, marking a tactical shift amidst broader negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

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