Donald Trump says US and Iran have agreed deal
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At a glance
- Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a deal between the US and Iran has been completed.
- He stated he has authorized the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the US Naval blockade.
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had previously indicated that the US and Iran had agreed to an immediate and permanent termination of military operations.
Former US President Donald Trump has declared that a deal between the United States and Iran is now complete. He made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating, "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete."
The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.
Trump further elaborated on the terms of the agreement, asserting, "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. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
This declaration follows earlier statements by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had indicated on Sunday evening that the United States and Iran had "declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon." Sharif had posted on X that the official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19th in Switzerland.
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. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!
However, there have been conflicting reports regarding the finalization of the agreement. Iran's Fars news agency, citing an informed source, reported on Sunday that Iran had not yet made a final decision on the framework agreement, with reviews of its political, legal, and technical aspects still underway. Iran had previously stated on Saturday that the signing would not occur on Sunday but could happen in the coming days.
declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
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