Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePakistani 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. In fullIran-US war latest: Pakistan claims Trump and Tehran likely to finalise peace deal in next 24 hoursThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in