Shehbaz Sharif to Lead Delegation in Geneva for US-Iran Peace Deal Signing

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to Geneva on Saturday to head a high-level delegation at the anticipated signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, according to Pakistani officials and diplomatic sources.

Sharif announced on Friday that a “final and mutually agreed text” of the peace deal, often referred to as the Islamabad Memorandum, has been reached, with Islamabad continuing to work closely with both sides to finalise the next steps. The development marks a significant milestone in Pakistan-brokered efforts to end months of conflict that disrupted global energy supplies and raised tensions across the Middle East.

A Western source indicated that the memorandum could be signed as early as Sunday, potentially by US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, with Geneva emerging as the most likely venue.

Pakistan has played a central mediating role since helping broker an initial ceasefire in April 2026. Sharif’s government has positioned the country as a key facilitator in indirect and direct talks aimed at addressing core issues, including navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions relief, and regional security.

The latest announcement comes amid cautious optimism, with US President Donald Trump signalling progress while criticising some leaked details as inaccurate. Markets have reacted positively to the news, with oil prices easing on expectations of resumed flows through the vital waterway.

Pakistani officials have dismissed disinformation campaigns allegedly aimed at undermining the process and expressed confidence that a formal signing would bring lasting stability to the region.