US-Iran Peace Talks: As US President Donald Trump signalled a second round of direct talks between Washington and Tehran over the West Asia war, CNN-News18 accesses the details of a potential comprehensive agreement, which are considered important for both the United States and Iran.
According to sources, the final agreement between the two nations is likely to bring together three key elements – a Lebanon ceasefire, limits on Iran’s nuclear programme, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – into a single, carefully structured document. The framework is expected to incorporate the Lebanon ceasefire publicly announced by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as a central pillar of the agreement.
This comes even as Trump indicated that fresh
negotiations could take place in Pakistan “over the next two days,” signalling renewed diplomatic traction after last week’s inconclusive talks in Islamabad.
“You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump told the New York Post. “It’s more likely, you know why? Because the field marshal is doing a great job.”
The renewed push for negotiations comes at a critical moment as the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran is due to expire on April 22, raising fears of escalation if talks collapse. At the same time, the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has halted maritime traffic through one of the world’s most vital energy corridors, already impacting oil-dependent economies across Asia.
According to sources, the first round of talks stalled primarily over the Lebanon issue, even as Iran signalled willingness to freeze its uranium-related activities for up to five years. However, Tehran remained firm on refusing any compromise involving its regional allies, including groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
The emerging framework appears designed to bridge these divides. The final agreement is expected to explicitly include Sharif’s Lebanon ceasefire announcement as a core outcome, potentially quoted verbatim in the joint communique. Iran is set to receive assurances that this component remains non-negotiable. This structure meets Iran’s demand that the deal follow a Pakistan-led framing, providing Tehran with diplomatic cover while allowing the United States to present the outcome as a broader regional consensus rather than a unilateral concession.
To balance competing narratives, the deal language is likely to emphasise “sustained regional stability” and “legitimate rights against occupation,” while avoiding any direct reference to Tehran’s allied groups or requiring Iran to scale back its support for them. This ambiguity allows Iran to claim it has protected its regional network, while the US and its Gulf partners can interpret the terms as limited to ceasefire compliance.
As per sources, the agreement is also expected to include immediate sanctions relief for Iran’s oil and financial sectors in exchange for nuclear caps and guarantees to secure maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The agreement would also establish a system of regional guarantees, with Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt overseeing the Lebanon ceasefire, providing Tehran with third-party assurances.
Key stakeholders – including the United States, Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and China – are understood to see mutual benefit in locking in such a comprehensive deal, which could deliver both immediate de-escalation and a broader framework for regional stability.
