Monday 15 / June / 2026
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement.
"Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED," Sharif posted on X.
He said both sides have declared and "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon."
Sharif said there would be a signing cermony of the agreement on Friday June 19 in Switzerland.
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.
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.
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.
