Iran‑US Peace Talks Almost Finished: Where We Stand

Fri Jun 12 2026 23:16:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Israel out of talks? Pakistan mediates. A deal could lift sanctions and end hostilities. The details are still secret.

Iran’s foreign minister insists a truce with the United States is closer than ever, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoes the optimism. Trump and U.S. officials claim a performance‑based deal would dismantle Iraq’s nuclear programme, lift the naval blockade, and release frozen assets once Iran meets key conditions. While the deal’s specifics remain opaque, officials say the U.S. would only reward Iran after it shows real progress, and Israel is not currently in the negotiation fold.

Iran‑US Peace Talks Almost Finished: Where We Stand

The future of Middle‑East stability hinges on a secretive truce that Iranian officials say is “never been closer.” The United States and Pakistan‑mediated talks have moved fast, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a final, agreed‑upon text for the ceasefire.

Trump’s follow‑up on X and statements from Vice‑President Vance highlight a deal that would be *performance‑based*: Iran must destroy its nuclear material, lift sanctions, and open the Strait of Hormuz before any funds are released. If the nation meets those terms, the U.S. would pay up to $300bn to rebuild the country.

While Israel is not part of the negotiation and a‑day tensions between Iranian-backed forces and Israeli forces in Lebanon could still threaten the pact, U.S. officials are “quite confident” that the Gulf Cooperation Council and Israel will stay on track.

Things are still shrouded in secrecy, but a senior U.S. administration officer said the odds of a signed deal are between 80‑85 percent, with a fast‑track path to a formal Memorandum of Understanding.

Image Placeholder — Firewall‑type images hint at complex negotiations behind the headlines.

If the U.S. holds to its promise to withhold money until Iran turns over equipment and shows commitment to regional peace, the future of the region could shift dramatically. The world watches closely as the next steps unfold.