Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Jun 13, 2026, 09:33am EDTToplineA peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran is closer “than ever before,” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Saturday morning, expressing confidence a deal would be signed soon after President Donald Trump said this week a finalized agreement was close.Sharif said Saturday a peace deal is closer "than ever before."(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Key FactsSharif said in a post finalization of the peace deal is “likely expected in the next 24 hours.”The prime minister added that Pakistan is preparing for the peace deal to be electronically signed and followed by “technical level talks” next week.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video
U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Likely To Be Finalized Within '24 Hours,’ Pakistani PM Says
Pakistan is one of the key mediators between the U.S. and Iran as both sides have struggled to finalize a peace agreement since April.
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