Iran Says No US Deal Signing on Sunday, Contradicting Pakistan's 24-Hour Claim

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said a US-Iran peace deal could be finalised within 24 hours, with e-signing to follow. Iran and Donald Trump also signalled that a breakthrough is imminent.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said a US-Iran peace deal could be finalised within 24 hours.

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• Pakistan PM: US-Iran peace deal reaching final stage quickly.
• Pakistan confirmed final peace text, prepares agreement electronic signing.

A few hours after Pakistan claimed that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran would be finalised within 24 hours, Iran said no signing ceremony would take place on Sunday, while leaving the door open for an agreement to be concluded in the coming days.

According to Iranian state media, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said reports suggesting an imminent signing were premature.

Baghaei stated that the possibility of signing the proposed "Islamabad Memorandum" in the coming days could not be ruled out. However, he cautioned against speculating on a specific timeline, citing what he described as the "hesitation of the other side" — an apparent reference to the United States.

His remarks come amid intense diplomatic activity and conflicting signals over the status of negotiations, after Pakistan expressed confidence that a breakthrough agreement between Washington and Tehran was imminent.

What Pakistan claimed?

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the negotiations between the United States and Iran are in their final stages, with a peace agreement expected to be concluded within the next 24 hours.

We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week.

We would like to thank United States of…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 13, 2026

Sharif stated that Pakistan is making arrangements for the electronic signing of the accord, after which technical-level discussions are scheduled to take place next week. 

He thanked United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations. Expressing optimism in the deal finalisation Sharif said, "We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace."

Earlier on Friday also, Sharif said a final text of the proposed peace agreement between the US and Iran had been agreed upon, with Islamabad now coordinating closely with both sides to complete the remaining formalities.

In a statement, Sharif accused unnamed actors of attempting to derail the process through misinformation. "Amid ongoing intensive mediation efforts by Pakistan, we are fully aware of the incessant misinformation campaign being waged by those seeking to sabotage the peace deal," he said.

Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Holds Talk With Swiss Second Time In 24hrs

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis for the second time in 24 hours amid speculation that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran could be signed in Geneva, Switzerland.

According to sources, Dar briefed Cassis on the proposed framework being discussed between Washington and Tehran. The conversation comes as diplomatic activity intensifies ahead of a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations, with Geneva emerging as the focal point for the expected agreement.

Iran Says Deal 'Never Been Closer'

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington was nearing completion. The proposed agreement is expected to extend the fragile ceasefire by 60 days and create space for further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme.

In a post on X, Araghchi said the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding" was on the verge of finalisation and urged the media to avoid speculation about its contents.

"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from speculation about its contents," he wrote.

Araghchi added that Tehran would make the details public once the agreement is formally concluded, saying the government remained committed to a transparent approach.

Trump Amplifies Signs of Progress

US President Donald Trump further fuelled expectations of a breakthrough by reposting Araghchi's message on his Truth Social platform on Friday.

Trump shared a screenshot of the Iranian foreign minister's X post, highlighting the growing optimism that Washington and Tehran are nearing an agreement aimed at prolonging the ceasefire and advancing broader nuclear talks.

The move was widely seen as a signal that both sides are edging closer to a diplomatic breakthrough after months of tensions and negotiations.