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Trump announces 'complete' Iran deal, eyes Friday signing

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump announced a completed deal with Iran, with a signing ceremony planned for Friday in Switzerland.
  • The agreement reportedly includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending US oil sanctions, and a ceasefire in Lebanon, despite an Israeli strike on Beirut.
  • Sources indicate the deal involves releasing frozen Iranian assets and maintaining the nuclear status quo for 60 days pending further talks.

Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that a deal with Iran is 'now complete,' congratulating all involved and announcing an official signing ceremony for Friday in Switzerland. This announcement came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared similar news on social media.

The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the completion of a deal with Iran on his Truth Social platform.

The reported agreement aims to end the war between the United States and Iran, with Sharif stating it calls for the 'immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.' The pact was struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon's Beirut suburbs on Sunday, an action that drew criticism from both Iran and Trump himself.

The agreement now in place, mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.

— Shehbaz SharifDescribing the next steps following the announcement of the US-Iran deal.

While precise terms remain undisclosed, multiple sources suggest the deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the US blockade of Iranian ports, and extending a ceasefire. A senior Iranian official indicated that the US would release $25 billion in frozen assets, while Iran would agree not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons for 60 days, maintaining the current nuclear status quo pending further negotiations.

This morning's attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.

— Donald TrumpCommenting on the Israeli strike in Beirut shortly before announcing the Iran deal.

Trump emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz would be open 'toll free' and the US naval blockade would end, urging, 'Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!' However, Iran's foreign ministry held the United States responsible for the Israeli strike, warning of a 'strong response' and stating its military command was ready to retaliate. Trump had previously commented on the Beirut attack, calling it regrettable and ill-timed given the proximity to a peace deal.

Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!

— Donald TrumpExpressing anticipation for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the new deal.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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