Diplomatic efforts to finalise a US-Iran peace agreement have gained momentum, with senior leaders signalling progress even as a formal signing remains uncertain, according to multiple reports.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposed agreement is “closer than ever” to completion, adding that Tehran would share full details once the deal is formally signed. His remarks come amid intensified backchannel negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions and reopening key maritime routes, including the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also indicated that a “final, agreed-upon text” has been reached, crediting ongoing mediation efforts in which Islamabad has reportedly played a facilitative role. Sharif’s comments suggest that the framework of a settlement has been largely agreed upon, though outstanding procedural issues may still remain.
US President Donald Trump has also pointed to progress in discussions, aligning with broader signals from other stakeholders that diplomatic movement has accelerated in recent days. However, no side has officially confirmed the completion of a binding agreement, and details of implementation remain under negotiation.
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Reports by international media outlets, suggest that Geneva has emerged as a possible venue for the formal signing of any eventual deal. The Swiss city has historically hosted high-level diplomatic engagements involving Iran and Western powers, making it a neutral ground for sensitive negotiations.
The proposed agreement is understood to focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor, while extending a fragile ceasefire framework aimed at reducing regional tensions. Despite the reported momentum, Iranian officials have pushed back against speculation that a signing could take place as early as Sunday (June 14), describing such claims as premature.
While diplomatic optimism has increased, officials on all sides have emphasised that a final agreement has not yet been reached. Negotiators are expected to continue consultations over the coming days as they attempt to finalise text and resolve remaining issues.
If concluded, the deal would mark a significant step toward easing long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with broader implications for regional stability and global energy security.
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