Pakistan Says U.S.-Iran Deal Is Near

Pakistan's prime minister said a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be finalized within 24 hours, followed by electronic signing and technical talks next week.

1. Frame 1Sharif says a peace-deal framework puts Hormuz security and shipping on a 24-hour deadline.
2. Frame 2Pakistan is preparing electronic signing after finalization, before technical teams begin work next week.
3. Frame 3Technical-level talks next week would turn the framework into operating details.
4. Frame 4The proposal extends the April 7 ceasefire for 60 days while follow-on terms are negotiated.
5. Frame 5Hormuz is the shipping test: the Strait would gradually reopen during the ceasefire extension.
6. Frame 6Iran's foreign minister says nuclear terms would be finalized during the 60-day period, with more time possible.