US, Iran and Pakistan say talks progressing towards a deal

US, Iran and Pakistan say talks progressing towards a deal Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 05/23/2026 - 16:22 FT reports that mediators believe a 60-day ceasefire extension is close, as Tehran says memorandum of understanding is being finalised Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, 22 May 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters) Off Officials from the United States , Iran and Pakistan have all expressed optimism on Saturday that a deal to end the war is nearing completion. Pakistan’s military - a key intermediary between Washington and Tehran - said negotiations over the past 24 hours had produced encouraging progress towards a final understanding, as army chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir held talks in Tehran with senior Iranian officials. "Discussions remained focused upon expediting the consultative process underway to support peace and stability in the region," the army said in a statement.