US President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC
The United States and Iran have agreed to a landmark peace deal that includes an “immediate and permanent” cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon, in what appears to be the strongest indication yet that more than three months of conflict in the Middle East may be coming to an end.
The breakthrough was announced on Sunday by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who revealed via X that a peace agreement had been reached between the two longtime adversaries. According to Sharif, an official signing ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 19 in Switzerland.
“A peace deal has been REACHED,” Sharif wrote, describing the development as a major diplomatic achievement after months of escalating hostilities.
US President Donald Trump quickly confirmed the announcement, declaring that negotiations with Tehran had been successfully concluded.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump said in a statement issued on his 80th birthday.
He also announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the US naval blockade imposed during the conflict.
“I hereby fully authorise the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump declared.
Despite the announcements from Washington and Islamabad, there was no immediate confirmation from Tehran. Earlier in the day, Iranian officials had vowed retaliation following an Israeli strike targeting Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, an incident that threatened to derail the fragile negotiations.
Iran had also declined to provide a definitive timeline for the conclusion of peace talks.
However, Sharif later confirmed that both sides had formally agreed to end hostilities and praised the governments of the United States and Iran for embracing diplomacy.
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” he stated, while also acknowledging the mediation efforts of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
The announcement capped a dramatic day of diplomatic maneuvering. Earlier, Trump had openly criticized Israel, accusing it of delaying the peace agreement through its military action in Beirut.
The strike revived concerns over the stability of the region, recalling a previous attack on Beirut’s suburbs that triggered one of the most serious violations of a ceasefire that had largely held since April. That episode saw Iran launch a retaliatory missile barrage, prompting further Israeli strikes.
Tehran has consistently insisted that any agreement to end the war must also address the parallel conflict in Lebanon, where Israel has continued military operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
The conflict began in late February when US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iranian targets. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and US allies across the region, while also severely disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical routes for oil and natural gas exports.
In response, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
With a formal signing now scheduled for June 19, world leaders and energy markets will be watching closely to see whether the agreement ushers in a lasting peace and restores stability to one of the world’s most volatile regions.
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2026-06-11