US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement, signaling what could become a major breakthrough after months of tense negotiations.
In a statement on Sunday, Trump declared that the deal was complete and said Washington would immediately remove its naval blockade, allowing commercial shipping to move freely through the region once again.
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote, adding that he had authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of US naval restrictions.
While the White House celebrated the announcement as a diplomatic victory, Iranian authorities had not officially confirmed the agreement as of Sunday evening.
The development comes after days of intense back-channel negotiations involving mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced that a peace deal had been reached, revealing that an official signing ceremony is expected to take place in Switzerland on June 19.
According to Sharif, the agreement includes an immediate halt to military operations and will be followed by technical talks aimed at implementing the deal.
Trump earlier indicated that the agreement would include commitments from Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons, along with inspection arrangements and the reopening of key shipping routes. However, conflicting reports from US and Iranian officials suggest that several details remain unclear.
The announcement follows growing tensions in the Middle East, particularly after an Israeli airstrike on Beirut threatened to derail negotiations. Trump openly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the attack, describing it as unnecessary and poorly timed.
Iran also condemned the Beirut strike, accusing the United States of bearing responsibility for Israel’s actions and warning that Lebanon remains one of Tehran’s “red lines.”
Despite those tensions, negotiators continued discussions throughout the day, with Qatari mediators remaining in Tehran to help keep talks on course.
If formally signed, the memorandum of understanding is expected to trigger a fresh 60-day round of negotiations focused on ending hostilities and resolving outstanding disputes between Washington and Tehran.
The proposed agreement could also have significant implications for global energy markets, particularly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for international oil shipments.
For now, the world is awaiting official confirmation from Iran and further details on what both sides have actually agreed to.
