U.S.-Iran peace deal could be finalized within 24 hours, Pakistan says
A peace deal between the US and Iran could be finalized within 24 hours, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The deal has been in the works for months, with Pakistan serving as the lead mediator in the talks. If the deal is signed, technical level talks are expected to begin next week, marking a significant step towards lasting peace in the region.
- ▪Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace deal between the US and Iran is likely to be finalized within 24 hours.
- ▪The US shot down several Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, which were targeting commercial ships.
- ▪A funeral for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will take place on July 4, with a multi-day funeral procession planned through several cities in Iran.
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