Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry is set to host a video conference signing ceremony for a peace agreement between Iran and the United States, capping months of mediation by Islamabad.
The virtual event follows Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement on June 12, 2026, that both sides have agreed on the final text of the deal. The signing is expected within 24 hours of that announcement, putting it squarely on Sunday.
How Pakistan became the unlikely mediator
Pakistan positioned itself as a neutral facilitator during negotiations. The groundwork was laid in April 2026, when a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran took effect on April 8 under Pakistani mediation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi signaled the momentum in comments leading up to the announcement, stating the deal “has never been closer.”
