The Islamabad peace deal enters its final stage as Iran’s foreign minister and Pakistan’s PM both confirm major progress
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi broke his silence on Friday. In a post on X, he confirmed that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has now reached an advanced stage of finalization. However, he urged media outlets to avoid speculation about its content until an official announcement arrives.
Araghchi emphasized that while significant progress has occurred, the details of the understanding remain under active discussion. He added that once finalized, all relevant information will be shared transparently with the public. He described this approach as “responsible and transparent” on the part of all parties involved.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also weighed in with a pointed statement. He confirmed that a final, agreed-upon text of the peace deal has been reached. Furthermore, he said Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps. He also directly addressed disinformation efforts, stating that those who want to sabotage the peace deal are running an “incessant misinformation campaign.” Setting aside that noise, his message was clear — peace has never been this close.
The Islamabad peace deal forms part of a broader diplomatic effort to end the Gulf War. Additionally, the memorandum aims to strengthen cooperation across regional security, trade, border coordination, and political dialogue between the parties involved.
Pakistan’s role in this process has been central throughout. Islamabad has functioned as the primary mediator between Tehran and Washington, quietly shuttling proposals and bridging gaps that formal diplomatic channels could not. Moreover, Iran reportedly submitted a revised 14-point proposal to Pakistani mediators earlier this week, signaling serious intent from Tehran to conclude an agreement.
The usual triad of Pakistan, Iran, and the United States continues its discussions. Shared security concerns and economic interests along their long common border remain key drivers of engagement. Still, neither side has officially released the full framework or confirmed the final terms of the understanding.
No government spokesperson from any of the three sides has provided a timeline for a formal signing. Nevertheless, the convergence of statements from both Araghchi and Prime Minister Sharif within the same news cycle strongly suggests negotiations are deep into their final stretch.
For Pakistan, a successful conclusion would represent a defining diplomatic achievement. It would also cement Islamabad’s reputation as a serious and credible peace broker in one of the most volatile regional conflicts in recent memory.
