Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif says a final US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed, with next steps still to be finalised. The White House expressed optimism that the deal could win support from Iranian leaders and Israel after weeks of negotiations, including on Iran’s nuclear program.
While it’s unclear if Iran’s supreme leader has signed off, the emerging agreement could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions, and release frozen Iranian assets. Technical details, such as handling enriched uranium, are expected to be worked out over 60 days.
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi said the MoU has “never been closer” and urged media not to speculate on its contents. Stay with our live coverage for key updates from across the Gulf and beyond: 07:49 AM, 13 June 2026We are closing this coverage for now. For the latest updates, click here.11:51 PM, 12 June 2026Iran FM says US deal includes Hormuz naval blockade endIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that a draft deal with the United States included ending a naval blockade of Iranian ports and arrangements on managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz."The naval blockade must be completely lifted. That is the first point mentioned in the agreement," Araghchi said in an interview with state television."Iran has made a firm decision that the administration of Strait of Hormuz will no longer be the same as before," he noted, adding that discussions were ongoing with Oman on the matter.11:48 PM, 12 June 2026 Iran FM says Israel looking to derail potential deal with US
