Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Trump Claim Peace Deal 'Imminent' But Iran Says 'Not Tomorrow'
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Trump Claim Peace Deal 'Imminent' But Iran Says 'Not Tomorrow' Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 21:45 IST Pakistan
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Trump Claim Peace Deal 'Imminent' But Iran Says 'Not Tomorrow' Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: June 13, 2026, 21:45 IST Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcomed the expected US-Iran deal, with an electronic signing ceremony reportedly scheduled for Sunday. Rapid Read Pakistan and Saudi Arabia welcomed the expected US-Iran deal, with an electronic signing ceremony reportedly scheduled for Sunday. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have welcomed the anticipated US-Iran agreement, expressing hope that the breakthrough will contribute to lasting peace and stability in West Asia as both sides prepare for a proposed signing ceremony on Sunday. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing US-Iran negotiations that are now believed to be in their final stages.
The ministers welcomed the progress made in the talks and noted that an electronic signing ceremony for the proposed agreement is scheduled for Sunday. They expressed optimism that the development could help reduce tensions across the region after months of conflict and uncertainty. During the conversation, Prince Faisal reportedly praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue and mediation efforts throughout the negotiation process. Islamabad has emerged as a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran, hosting several rounds of indirect discussions and helping maintain communication channels between the two sides. The expected agreement, commonly referred to as the Islamabad Memorandum, is aimed at extending the fragile ceasefire that has largely held since April and establishing a framework for broader negotiations on issues including sanctions relief, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear programme.
The discussion between the two foreign ministers also covered the upcoming Regional Four Foreign Ministers (R-4) meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Egypt later this month. The forum is expected to focus on regional security, diplomatic coordination and efforts to strengthen stability across West Asia. The latest statement from Pakistan comes amid growing international anticipation over the proposed US-Iran deal. While officials in both Washington and Tehran have signalled that an agreement may be close, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said earlier that a deal could be signed in the coming days but cautioned that the exact timing remained subject to final negotiations. If concluded, the agreement would mark one of the most significant diplomatic developments in the region since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict earlier this year.
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