The United States and Iran have reached a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending months of military confrontation across the Middle East, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
Gatekeepers News reports that the breakthrough was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who said the deal followed intensive negotiations involving several regional and international actors.
In a statement posted on X, Sharif said both countries had agreed to the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.” He added that mediators would oversee a series of meetings this week to prepare for the implementation of the agreement and lay the groundwork for technical discussions ahead of the official signing ceremony. Sharif also thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye for supporting the mediation efforts that led to the deal.
Shortly after the announcement, US President Donald Trump confirmed that an agreement had been reached, describing the deal as complete. Trump also announced the removal of the US naval blockade and authorised the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. The waterway had been at the centre of tensions during the conflict and its reopening is expected to ease pressure on global energy markets.
The agreement marks a significant diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of hostilities that began in late February. While the full terms of the deal have not been publicly released, reports indicate that it provides for an end to military operations and creates a framework for further negotiations on more complex issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief. Additional talks are expected to continue during a 60-day period following the signing.
The announcement was welcomed by financial markets, with oil prices falling sharply and stock markets recording gains amid expectations of greater regional stability.
