Trump claimed the US and Iran will sign an initial peace deal on Sunday – Image: Rainer Unkel/IMAGO
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has announced a peace deal between the US and Iran, with a signing ceremony on June 19. Sharif said both sides would terminate military operations, including in Lebanon.
What you need to know
- Pakistan PM announces peace deal has been reached between US and Iran
- Sharif said there would be signing ceremony on Friday, June 19 in Switzerland
- Iran’s deputy foreign minister says military operations would be halted on all fronts, including in Lebanon
- Trump confirms deal reached, authorizes end of US naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz
- Leaders of Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Qatar welcome deal announcement
- US president had earlier warned warring parties not to ‘blow it’
- The president specifically called on Israel to stop strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah to refrain from attacks as well
World leaders ‘welcome’ Iran war peace deal announcement
The leaders of Germany, the UK, France, and Italy welcomed the breakthrough in peace talks between the US and Iran on Sunday night.
In a joint statement, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the agreement was “a hugely important step forward in ending the war.”
He emphasized that the focus should now turn to ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open to alleviate the economic impact, “and that the detailed elements of the nuclear agreement are finalized.”
Starmer added that the four countries are “prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program.”
Qatar, who helped mediate the deal, also “welcomed” the announcement.
“We look forward to all parties engaging in the forthcoming negotiations in a positive and constructive spirit that will help consolidate this progress and build upon it,” said Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is both the country’s prime minister and its foreign minister, in a statement posted on X.
Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has been completely reshaped by the Iran war – Image: Stringer/REUTERS
Iran confirms deal, says Strait of Hormuz will open
Statements carried by Iranian state media confirmed an initial deal with the United States to end the conflict.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the agreement would end military operations in Iran and Lebanon, as well as opening the blockade in critical shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
“A permanent and immediate end to the war has been declared on all fronts, including Lebanon,” Gharibabadi said in comments aired by Iranian state television.
Trump says deal with Iran ‘complete’
US President Donald Trump said that a peace agreement with Iran was “complete.”
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform.
Trump said he “fully authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz,” and would also immediately remove a US naval blockade that has been in place in the crucial shipping corridor.
“Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump said.
The US president commented shortly after Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that a deal had been struck between Washington and Tehran.
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