United States President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending their three-and-a-half-month conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen as part of the deal.
Trump made the announcement on Sunday, June 14, through a post on his Truth Social platform, describing the agreement as a major breakthrough.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote.
“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. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
According to officials, the Strait of Hormuz—which handles roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil shipments—is scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 19, when the agreement is expected to be formally signed in Switzerland.
The peace accord will reportedly initiate a 60-day negotiation process focused on determining the future of Iran’s nuclear programme and the scope of sanctions relief.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, also confirmed the development in a statement posted on X, saying both countries had agreed to end hostilities.
“Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been reached,” Sharif wrote.
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts.”
Although the full text of the agreement has not yet been made public, the White House reportedly outlined five key provisions included in the deal.
Under the proposed terms, Iran is expected to destroy its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and formally commit to never acquiring a nuclear weapon. In return, economic sanctions relief would be introduced after those commitments are fulfilled and independently verified.
The agreement also calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz upon signing and requires Iran to cease funding armed groups, including Hezbollah.
A senior U.S. administration official said the sanctions relief package would be tied to “physical milestones” and based on “action and verification.”
Prime Minister Sharif added that Pakistan would facilitate a series of meetings ahead of the formal signing ceremony in Switzerland to lay the groundwork for technical discussions and finalize the agreement.
Meanwhile, Qatari negotiators reportedly arrived in Tehran on Sunday in coordination with the United States to help conclude the remaining details of the peace accord.
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