ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced late Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement following “intensive talks.” Both sides have agreed to permanently halt military operations across all fronts, with the formal signing scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the deal via his Truth Social account, stating Washington would immediately lift the naval blockade on Iranian ports and allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The president emphasized the termination of hostilities and the restoration of diplomatic relations.
Regional mediators, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, played a key role in facilitating the agreement. Sharif acknowledged their contributions and stated that post-signing technical discussions would begin this week to prepare for implementation.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the agreement on state television but noted that execution would wait until the Friday signing. He highlighted that dialogue with a Qatari mediator over 14 hours led to the deal, which addresses prior military confrontations and regional tensions.
The conflict, which began in February after US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran, saw Tehran respond with attacks on US and Israeli infrastructure. Pakistan mediated the talks since April, acting as a critical intermediary between the two parties.
Key unresolved issues included Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and the status of its nuclear program, particularly its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Tehran insists the program is peaceful, while Trump previously vowed to dismantle enriched uranium stockpiles.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi proposed diluting enriched uranium within the country as a solution. The deal aims to resolve these disputes and restore regional stability, with Sharif emphasizing the importance of technical talks following the signing ceremony.