U.S. and Iran finally reach deal, Trump says
Iran and the United States Sunday reached a deal aimed at ending the Middle East war, marking a major breakthrough after months of conflict and on-again, off-again negotiations, according to President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s prime minister.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. 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,” Trump announced on Truth Social. “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”
Iran, which controls the strait, did not immediately comment on whether it had agreed to a deal.
But Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on social media that “both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.” He said an official signing ceremony will take place on June 19 in Switzerland.
The announcement comes after weeks of intensive negotiations mediated by regional partners after both sides had signaled in recent days that an agreement was close.
The memorandum is not a final peace treaty. Instead, it outlines commitments by both sides as negotiators work toward a broader agreement, establishing a framework for a 60-day negotiating period. During that time, U.S. and Iranian officials will seek to resolve outstanding disputes and negotiate a more comprehensive agreement.
A senior administration official told reporters on a background call on Friday that the framework includes commitments related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.
The proposed agreement, the senior administration official said, also calls for the dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, with highly enriched nuclear material to be destroyed on-site by the U.S. and a guarantee of “long-term peace in the region.”
A senior Iranian official, however, told Reuters that the U.S. had agreed to allow Iran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium on Iranian soil under a final deal.
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Ebony Davis is a breaking news reporter for MS NOW based in Washington, D.C. She previously worked at CNN as a campaign reporter covering elections and politics.
