United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire agreement with Iran has been reached, declaring that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume.
The agreement, which was later confirmed by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, is expected to bring an immediate end to hostilities between the two countries.
Trump, who turned 80 yesterday, said the deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained largely closed since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously, authorize the immediate removal of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
In a separate post, Trump described the agreement as a major step toward regional stability and suggested that a broader peace accord with Iran could follow.
“This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region,” he wrote.
“Many presidents have tried to make peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The leaders of the region have, for the first time, found a president who can help them achieve real peace. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the region and the world.”
In an interview with *The New York Times*, Trump also warned that the United States could resume military operations or become “the guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for 20 percent of the region’s revenues. It was not immediately clear whether the interview took place before or after the deal was announced.
Trump’s announcement came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif disclosed the agreement on X, saying it would bring an end to fighting across multiple fronts, including in Lebanon.
“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. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Sharif wrote.
He added that an official signing ceremony would take place in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.
Sharif thanked both countries for pursuing a diplomatic solution and acknowledged the roles played by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye in the mediation process.
“With the agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony,” he said.
The announcement followed days of speculation that a breakthrough was imminent. Trump had earlier suggested that a ceasefire would be announced on Sunday, but an Israeli air raid on Beirut’s southern suburbs raised concerns that negotiations could collapse.
Following warnings from Iranian leaders that Tehran was prepared to respond to the attack, Sharif announced that an agreement had been secured, prompting reactions from several countries.
Qatar welcomed the development, saying its partnership with Pakistan had helped bring the memorandum of understanding to fruition after days of intensive mediation.
In a statement posted on X, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the agreement as “an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed the development, expressing hope that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would help stabilise global energy markets.
“Attention must now turn to fully implementing the memorandum of understanding to ensure the Strait reopens and remains fully and permanently open, and that the detailed elements of the nuclear agreement are finalised,” Starmer said.
French President Emmanuel Macron praised the agreement and called for its swift implementation, saying unrestricted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was essential for regional stability and the global economy.
He also reaffirmed France’s support for the Lebanese government and its efforts to restore national sovereignty and stability.
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance described the ceasefire agreement as a potential “new era” for the Middle East and praised Trump’s role in securing the breakthrough.
“What the president has done is create the real space to transform that region. And now, hopefully, a new era with the Iranians,” Vance said.
“I think we can safely say, with confidence, that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. This is just a great thing for the American people.”
Vance added that he hoped energy prices would fall and said he planned to attend the signing ceremony in Switzerland.