The United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of a deal aimed at ending their ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The announcement came on Friday, with Sharif stating that 'peace has never been this close as it is now' in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also expressed optimism, saying an agreement 'has never been closer.'
Key Takeaways
The United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of a deal aimed at ending their conflict in the Middle East. Gulf markets dipped amid fresh escalation, with President Trump warning of further attacks unless a peace deal is secured.
- US and Iran agree on peace deal wording
- Gulf markets decline after fresh strikes
- Strait of Hormuz closed by Tehran
- Brent crude falls to $92 per barrel
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| Strait Of Hormuz Closure | 0 Differences | Only Reuters reported on the closure. | ▼ |
| Ceasefire Talks | 0 Differences | Only Reuters reported on ongoing diplomatic talks. | ▼ |
| Market Reaction | Broad Agreement | Gulf markets declined after US-Iran strikes. | |
| Oil Prices | Broad Agreement | Brent crude fell to $92 per barrel. |
Strait Of Hormuz Closure
▼Only Reuters reported on the closure.
Ceasefire Talks
▼Only Reuters reported on ongoing diplomatic talks.
Market Reaction
Broad AgreementGulf markets declined after US-Iran strikes.
Oil Prices
Broad AgreementBrent crude fell to $92 per barrel.
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The potential deal follows a fragile ceasefire that has been in place since April 7, after a war launched by the U.S. and Israel on February 28. The conflict saw exchanges of fire between Iran, the U.S., and Israel over three days this week.
Most Gulf markets ended lower on Thursday after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, with President Donald Trump warning of further attacks unless a peace deal is secured. The U.S. and Iran traded airstrikes for a second straight day, with the latest escalation triggered by the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to release billions of dollars in funds to Iran as part of efforts to support a potential ceasefire deal. According to regional sources, the UAE has agreed to unlock $10 billion, with $3 billion already delivered. However, the UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry denied reports that $3 billion had been transferred, stating that such claims were false.
The announcement of the peace deal comes amid significant economic impacts in the region. Iraqi oil revenue has sharply declined since the beginning of the war, dropping from 3.3 million barrels per day (bpd) to about 600,000 bpd in March. Oil revenue represents more than 90 percent of Iraq’s state budget.
The potential agreement is seen as a significant step toward ending the conflict and stabilizing the region. Analysts suggest that the countries involved are looking for new long-term security solutions once the war ends, with concepts like 'security partnerships' being discussed.
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