Hyderabad, May 20 -- Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday, May 20, with reports suggesting a draft agreement between Washington and Tehran could be finalised within hours.

Al Arabiya, citing sources, reported that negotiations over the wording of the agreement were nearing completion. The report added that Pakistan's army chief is expected to visit Tehran on Thursday to help announce the framework of the deal, while another round of negotiations may be held in Islamabad after the Haj season.

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran had reached their "final stages", while warning that Washington remained prepared to resume military action if diplomacy failed.

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