President Donald Trump announced Sunday evening that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending their three-and-a-half-month conflict, with the critical Strait of Hormuz set to reopen on Friday following a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland.
“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 herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping lanes, carrying roughly 20% of global oil supplies. Its closure during the conflict sent energy prices surging and disrupted international commerce.
According to administration officials, the signing of the agreement will begin a 60-day negotiating period to determine the future of Iran’s nuclear program and the scope of sanctions relief.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the breakthrough on X, writing: “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. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts.”
Although the full agreement has not been released publicly, the White House previously outlined five key points of the deal:
• Iran will destroy its highly enriched uranium.
• Tehran will pledge never to obtain a nuclear weapon.
• Economic relief will be granted after those commitments are fulfilled.
• The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately upon signing.
• Iran must cease funding terrorist organizations, including Hezbollah.
A senior administration official explained that any economic relief would be tied to “physical milestones,” adding that implementation would be “built around action and verification.”
Pakistan will facilitate a series of meetings this week ahead of Friday’s signing ceremony in Switzerland, with officials saying those discussions will lay the groundwork for technical negotiations and the formal agreement.
Qatari mediators also traveled to Tehran on Sunday in coordination with Washington to finalize details.
“Qatari mediators have left Tehran after 17 hours of intensive negotiations. A deal has been reached, and separate preparatory meetings with each side will now take place in Qatar this week,” a diplomat familiar with the talks told The Post.
President Trump is scheduled to travel to the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains on Monday for the annual G7 summit, though it remains unclear whether he will attend Friday’s signing ceremony.
The diplomatic breakthrough nearly unraveled earlier Sunday after Israel launched strikes against Hezbollah targets outside Beirut.
According to reports, Trump expressed his anger with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call, telling Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst that he asked the Israeli leader, “What the f— are you doing?” Axios also reported that Trump said Netanyahu had “no f–king judgment.”
The conflict began on Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran. Fighting continued for weeks until a cease-fire was established on April 8 ahead of in-person negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.
During the conflict, Iran disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz by attacking commercial vessels and effectively shutting down the vital oil passage. In response, President Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports and maritime traffic on April 13.
While the administration repeatedly emphasized that diplomacy remained its preferred path, Trump also warned that attacks causing American casualties could trigger renewed military action.
The president has consistently maintained that pressure on Tehran would continue until Iran agreed not only to a framework memorandum but also to a broader peace settlement expected to be negotiated during the upcoming 60-day period.
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