A peace deal between the US and Iran is due to be signed this week — and while the hopes of peace may yet be dashed, the news alone was enough to trigger celebrations, backlash and political infighting on both sides.

Reports suggest Tehran secured most objectives, while US gains were mostly confined to reopening Hormuz

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.

Pakistan and the U.S. announced an initial deal to end the Middle East war, with an electronic signing planned for Sunday. Iran, however, denied the immediate signing, citing…