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The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, announced this Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement following intense negotiations, with both parties declaring an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
"After intense discussions, we are pleased to announce that the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED," Sharif wrote on his X account, where he also confirmed that the official signing ceremony will take place on Friday, June 19 in Switzerland.
Minutes after the Pakistani announcement, President Donald Trump confirmed the deal on his platform Truth Social with a triumphant message: "The agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now finalized. Congratulations to everyone! I hereby fully authorize the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls and, simultaneously, I authorize the immediate lifting of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world: start your engines! Let the oil flow!"
The announcement came on a day of extreme tension. That very morning, Israel bombed the Dahiyeh neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut, resulting in at least three deaths and seven injuries, in an attack that nearly derailed the negotiations.
The main Iranian negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, reacted strongly to the Israeli bombing: "Either he lacks the will to fulfill his commitments, or he is unable to do so. If you cannot meet your commitments, talking about continuing on the path is impossible."
Trump acknowledged to the digital outlet Axios that the Israeli attack complicated the timeline: "It has shaken him. It has delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to happen right now."
The U.S. president also demanded that Israel stop its attacks in Lebanon: "We are very close to an agreement that would bring peace to the region, including Lebanon, and all parties must cease hostilities," he wrote on Truth Social, also urging Hezbollah to refrain from attacking Israel.
According to a draft leaked to Reuters by a senior Iranian official, the agreement would include the suspension of the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of oil sanctions until a final agreement is reached.
Pakistan acted as the official mediator in the negotiations. Sharif also thanked the contributions of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey in the peace process.
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Beirut, noting that they occurred "despite the ceasefire and at a time when the U.S. and Iran were expected to reach an agreement."
The Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian supported the diplomatic approach by stating that the Supreme National Security Council had concluded that "the path of dialogue must be pursued." However, by the end of this Sunday, Tehran had not issued an official confirmation of the agreement.
This war, which began on February 28, 2026 with a coordinated airstrike by the United States and Israel against Iranian nuclear and military facilities, included the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, a crucial route for the global oil transport.
The negotiation process was tumultuous: Iran suspended the talks on June 1 due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and on June 8 announced a cease of its military operations against Israel, conditioned on Israel halting its attacks in Lebanese territory.
The signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, although the lack of official confirmation from Tehran keeps the uncertainty alive regarding whether the agreement will materialize as announced.
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