Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
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"we are closer to a peace deal than ever before"
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"For now, we must wait. If approved, the agreement will be signed remotely."
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"Iran is the winner of the war with the US."
— Abbas Araqchi , Politician
"the United States would find and destroy Iran's enriched uranium when the region is calmer."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the importance of ensuring that any agreement delivers a 'durable and lasting peace.'"
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"We’re not quite at the finish line yet, but we are very close."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Abbas Araqchi is an Iranian Foreign Minister.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that peace with the U.S. is closer than ever, while Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that both nations have agreed on the text of a peace deal to end their conflict.
U.S. and Iranian officials indicate that a deal to end their ongoing conflict is imminent, with discussions focusing on nuclear material removal and destruction.
Negotiators are finalizing key details on nuclear issues, sanctions, and the Strait of Hormuz, with reports suggesting an agreement could be signed soon.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a deal with the U.S. to extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin nuclear negotiations 'has never been closer.'
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the U.S. and Iran have agreed on the text of a peace deal, with peace 'never been this close as it is now.'
The US and Iran have 'agreed upon the text' of a deal and peace has 'never been this close as it is now', Pakistan's prime minister has said. Pakistan has been leading efforts to mediate a deal between the two countries since late March, weeks after the conflict began on February 28.
After days of uncertainty and tit-for-tat military strikes, the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to extend a ceasefire, officials said Friday, even as key aspects of a longer-term peace appeared in dispute. The proposed ceasefire agreement, which was outlined by officials from the United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan on Friday, was said to be in the final stages.
The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to finalizing a diplomatic agreement to end their ongoing conflict, with negotiations reportedly resolving most major issues.
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