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