Middle East on brink of peace: US and Iran strike deal, signing set for June 19 in Switzerland

A significant peace agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran, according to an announcement by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif, who has been a key mediator, revealed on social media that the deal will bring an "immediate and permanent" cessation of military activities across all fronts, including in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19.

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With the agreement reached, the mediator will promote a series of meetings this week. Pre-deployment discussions will lay the groundwork for technical negotiations and the official signing ceremony.

US President Donald Trump swiftly confirmed the accord, declaring it "complete" and a "great deal" that would bring peace and security to the region. In a statement, Trump announced his authorization for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation and the lifting of the US naval blockade. He urged ships worldwide to resume operations, signaling a return of oil flow.

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The agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.

This development follows a period of heightened tensions, with Iran having previously threatened retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah in Beirut. The agreement's finalization appears to have averted further escalation. US Vice President JD Vance indicated his intention to attend the signing ceremony in Switzerland, though he did not rule out the possibility of President Trump's personal attendance.

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I officially authorize the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for free, and simultaneously authorize the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade. Ships around the world, start your engines. Let the oil flow again!

Iranian officials also claimed significant victories in their conflict with the US. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that adversaries had been "completely defeated" and that the Islamic Republic had achieved "great victories." The agreement's terms, particularly the cessation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon, were a critical point for Iran, given its alliance with Hezbollah.

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The enemy who launched the attack to carry out their evil schemes has been completely defeated. The Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved great victories in the war.