AdvertisementAdvertisementA woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran, Iran, on Jun 12, 2026. (Photo: AP/Vahid Salemi)13 Jun 2026 07:13PM (Updated: 13 Jun 2026 07:30PM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInAdd CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results.Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has mediated between Iran and the United States to end their war, said on Saturday (Jun 13) a peace deal would "likely" be finalised within 24 hours."We are closer to a peace deal than ever before," Sharif said in a post on social media platform X."With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the electronic signing of the peace deal immediately after, followed by technical level talks next week," he added."We would like to thank United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran for their ongoing commitment during the negotiations, and we extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in the region for their support," said the Pakistani leader."We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace."Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of HormuzSource: Agencies/ec/rjSign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST