Trump announces deal with Iran: Strait of Hormuz to open, naval blockade lifted

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced the finalization of a deal with Iran, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz will be opened and naval blockades lifted. Trump made the announcement via a post on his Truth Social platform, urging global ships to "get your engines going. Let the oil flow!"

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The agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran has now been completed. Congratulations to all!

This development was corroborated by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who stated via X (formerly Twitter) that the U.S. and Iran had reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations. According to Sharif's post, the agreement includes an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

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With this, I fully authorize the free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and, at the same time, authorize the immediate lifting of the naval blockade of the United States.

Trump's statement specifically authorizes the "free passage through the Strait of Hormuz" and the "immediate lifting of the naval blockade of the United States" on Iranian ports. The Pakistani Prime Minister thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for their mediation efforts in reaching this agreement.

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Ships of the world, get your engines going. Let the oil flow!

A formal signing ceremony for the deal is anticipated to take place on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. The announcement comes amid significant regional tensions and follows reports of an Israeli strike in Beirut, which Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned. The details of the agreement, particularly concerning the scope of military operations and the specifics of the naval blockade, remain to be fully elaborated upon.

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The US and Iran have reached an agreement for peace, following intensive negotiations.