#PakistanSaysUSIranPeaceDealTextFinalized
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the final text of a peace deal—often referred to as the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding"—has been reached between the United States and Iran to end their recent military conflict.
As the primary mediator alongside Qatar, Pakistan has indicated that the diplomatic process is in its final stages, though some caution remains regarding the exact timeline.
Key Details of the Proposed Deal
According to statements from mediating officials and leaked outlines of the text, the agreement includes several major framework points:
Ceasefire Extension: The deal would extend the existing April 8 ceasefire by an additional 60 days.
The Strait of Hormuz: The vital waterway would gradually reopen over a 30-to-60-day period, with Iran clearing mines from the area.
Nuclear Commitments: Iran would commit in principle not to enrich uranium for 15 to 20 years and dismantle key nuclear sites. The initial 60-day post-signing period would be used to negotiate the technical logistics of removing Iran's enriched uranium.
Sanctions & Guarantees: The U.S. and its allies would initiate a phased lifting of economic sanctions and release frozen Iranian assets. Iranian officials also stated the text includes a U.S. pledge not to attack Iran in the future.
Regional Scope: A senior U.S. administration official noted the deal is "broad" and intended to include Lebanon and Israel, though Israel would retain the right to respond if threatened.
Conflicting Timelines on the Signing
While Prime Minister Sharif expressed extreme optimism on X (formerly Twitter), stating that Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing within 24 hours, Iran has tempered expectations:
"We have to wait for the exact time of signing the memorandum; Although it will not happen tomorrow [Sunday], the possibility of this happening in the coming days is not ruled out."
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