The US and Iran are reportedly close to signing a framework agreement that would chart a path toward ending their military conflict, with a decision expected within 48 hours. Pakistan brokered the proposal, which sets a 30-to-60-day window for negotiating the finer details.
Nuclear issues are explicitly excluded from the immediate framework. But President Trump said there’s a “very good chance” of reaching a broader deal that would also limit Iran’s nuclear capabilities, based on proposals Iran submitted through Pakistani intermediaries.
What’s on the table
The conflict between the US and Iran erupted with military strikes in February 2026 and has roiled global markets for months. Pakistan stepped in as mediator, facilitating a two-week ceasefire that began on April 8, 2026.
Officials who discussed the deal’s progress spoke on condition of anonymity, which is standard for active diplomatic negotiations but also means the public is operating on incomplete information.
