Mediators say US-Iran peace deal ‘expected in the next 24 hours’

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif revealed Saturday that a peace deal between the United States and Iran was imminent, and that mediators were already preparing to electronically certify the agreement between the two nations.“We are closer to a peace deal than ever before,” Sharif said in a statement published on social media. “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.”The U.S. war against Iran has been waged for more than 100 days as of last Sunday, despite President Donald Trump having insisted the war would end by early April. The conflict has proven to be deeply unpopular among Americans, with 13 U.S. service members killed and 381 injured. The U.S. and Israeli militaries together have killed 3,468 Iranians and injured 26,500 as of June 10.“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,” Sharif continued. “We are confident that this historic peace deal will form a strong foundation for lasting peace.”