{
  "id": 607727,
  "title": "US and Iran close to a ‘deal’, says Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/us-and-iran-close-to-a-deal-says-pakistan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/248386/world/us-and-iran-close-to-a-deal-says-pakistan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that the United States and Iran are nearing a \"deal\" or some form of arrangement, according to Bloomberg. Asif expressed optimism about the possibility of a long-term peace agreement benefiting the Middle East. Meanwhile, Pakistan's interior minister, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, visited Tehran to engage in talks with Iranian officials, as reported by Iran's Mehr news agency. The visit occurs a month after Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni traveled to Islamabad for discussions with his Pakistani counterpart. Pakistan, along with Qatar, previously played a crucial mediating role in facilitating a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US in June, aimed at resolving the recent conflict between the two nations. Iran and Oman have reportedly made progress in reaching an agreement on the navigation of the Strait of Hormuz, although a comprehensive resolution to the broader dispute remains elusive. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, stated that Iran and Oman have agreed on the geographical parameters of a shipping route and are working on resolving the remaining technical issues. A joint statement is said to be in preparation. Baghaei highlighted that the talks have been progressing constructively, but cautioned that an agreement between Oman alone would not ensure the safety of the strait. Oman has echoed this sentiment, describing the negotiations as \"positive and constructive,\" while urging restraint against actions that could undermine the advancements. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at a televised news conference, declared Iran as \"a tough and invincible power,\" highlighting the country's resilience against external pressures. He noted that Iran has successfully resisted American influence, with support from Israel, the Western world, and other nations. Araghchi recalled that US President Donald Trump had initially demanded \"unconditional surrender\" from Iran, but within 20 days of the conflict's onset, the US was seen seeking negotiations, implying a shift in stance.",
  "summary": "AgenciesIslamabadThe US and Iran are close to “some sort of an arrangement,” Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif told Bloomberg in Islamabad on Tuesday. “Things are shaping up...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}