Get you up to speed: Trump says U.S. deal with Iran “is now complete,” authorizes removal of Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. and Iran have reached a peace deal declaring “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts,” as announced by President Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. A signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, with details of the agreement, including the end of military operations in Lebanon, yet to be fully disclosed.
The signing ceremony for the agreement between the U.S. and Iran is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Mediators will facilitate discussions leading up to the official signing, although the details of the agreement and Israel’s position remain unclear.
President Trump announced the completion of a deal with Iran, allowing for “the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts,” with a signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that mediators will facilitate meetings this week to prepare for the official signing and technical discussions.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether Israel has agreed to cease its military operations in Lebanon.
Trump announces completion of US-Iran deal and removal of Navy blockade in Strait of Hormuz
The two sides are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Sharif said.
In a statement posted to social media, President Trump declared that the deal with Iran “is now complete.”
“Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Mr. Trump wrote. “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
Details of the agreement have not been released but the deal includes the end of military operations in Lebanon, according to Sharif.
“With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week,” the prime minister said. “These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.”
Iranian officials did not immediately comment on the announcement, and it was unclear if Israel had agreed to cease its military operations in Lebanon.