ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19.
In a statement shared on social media, the prime minister said the breakthrough followed intensive negotiations and confirmed that both sides had agreed to the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. He described the development as a significant step toward restoring regional stability and reducing tensions in the Middle East.
The announcement was later echoed by Donald Trump, who confirmed that an agreement with Iran had been completed. Trump also stated that he had authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the removal of the US naval blockade, measures expected to ease disruptions to global energy supplies and international shipping.
Iranian state media also reported that an agreement had been reached, citing Pakistan’s announcement. While Iranian broadcasters portrayed the outcome as a diplomatic success for Tehran, official comments from senior Iranian authorities remained limited.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran’s commitments under the understanding with Washington would come into effect on Friday. He noted that negotiations on a final and comprehensive agreement would continue over the next 60 days.
According to Gharibabadi, the next phase of talks will focus primarily on sanctions relief and related economic issues. He added that Iran expects progress on the release of frozen assets, the lifting of the blockade and the formal conclusion of hostilities before advancing further negotiations.
The reported agreement marks a major diplomatic development after months of conflict that affected regional security, energy markets and international trade. Global attention is now focused on the upcoming signing ceremony and the negotiations that will follow.