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By Aurax Radio | June 13, 2026 | 2 min read
The United States and Iran appear closer than at any point in recent months to formalizing a peace agreement aimed at ending their conflict and stabilizing the region. Officials from both sides have indicated that a final draft has been completed, although key details still require approval before a formal signing.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be a key component of any final agreement between the United States and Iran.
SLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran have moved a step closer to ending months of conflict after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a final text for a peace agreement had been completed. Pakistan, which has played a central role in mediation efforts, said it is now working with both governments on the next steps toward formalizing the deal. U.S. and Iranian officials have also signaled that negotiations have made significant progress, raising expectations that an agreement could be signed within days.
According to officials familiar with the negotiations, the proposed agreement would include measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, restore the flow of commercial shipping and establish a framework for further talks on Iran's nuclear program. The deal is also expected to outline a phased process involving sanctions relief and technical negotiations that would continue after any formal signing. While both sides have expressed optimism, officials cautioned that some provisions remain subject to final approval and implementation.
The diplomatic breakthrough follows months of fighting, repeated ceasefire violations and international concern over disruptions to global energy supplies. Regional powers including Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other countries have supported mediation efforts aimed at preventing a wider conflict. Despite the positive signals from Washington and Tehran, questions remain about how the agreement will be implemented and how other regional actors will respond once the final terms are publicly released.
Sources: Reporting based on information from yhe Associated Press, Reuters, The Washington Post and Al Jazeera.