The United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement to end their ongoing conflict, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, as announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on social media.
Trump Confirms Deal
Shortly after Sharif's announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the development on his Truth Social platform, stating, "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete." He further declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
Terms of the Agreement
While the precise terms remain undisclosed, Sharif indicated that the pact calls for an immediate and permanent halt to military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon. Multiple sources have revealed that the draft deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, and an extension of the current ceasefire. Iran's nuclear program is set to be addressed during a subsequent 60-day period of additional talks.
In his social media post, Trump wrote that the Strait of Hormuz would be open "toll free" and that the U.S. blockade would be lifted, adding, "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
Mediation and Signing Ceremony
The official signing ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Sharif expressed gratitude to both nations for their commitment to a diplomatic solution, as well as to the mediating efforts of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Mediators will facilitate a series of pre-implementation meetings this week to lay the groundwork for technical talks and the signing ceremony.
