US, Pakistan Signal Imminent Peace Deal, Tehran Denies Immediate Signing

U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani mediators say a preliminary agreement to end the ongoing Middle East conflict could be signed as early as Sunday, but Iranian officials have cast doubt on the timeline, insisting the deal is not yet ready for immediate finalization.  

Pakistan, who is playing a key mediating role, confirmed that a framework for the agreement has been reached, with plans for an electronic signing and follow-up technical negotiations.  

However, Iran’s foreign ministry has rejected claims of an imminent signing, stating that while negotiations are advanced, a memorandum of understanding may only be concluded “in the coming days,” not immediately.  

The agreement, if finalized, would mark a major diplomatic breakthrough after months of conflict that began in February 2026 and disrupted global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.  

Despite growing optimism from Washington and Islamabad, unresolved regional tensions including ongoing military activity involving Israel continue to cast uncertainty over the timing and full implementation of the deal.