Trump says U.S. deal with Iran "is now complete"

President Trump declared on Sunday that a deal with Iran is "now complete," announcing the "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts." The U.S. and Iran are expected to finalize the agreement at a signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.

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the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts

In a statement posted to social media, Trump conveyed his congratulations and issued directives for the Strait of Hormuz. "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," he wrote. "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"

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the deal with Iran "is now complete."

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif corroborated the announcement, stating that the deal includes the end of military operations in Lebanon. He mentioned that mediators would facilitate a series of meetings this week to lay the groundwork for technical talks and the official signing ceremony. Details of the agreement have not yet been released, and it remains unclear if Israel has consented to cease its military operations in Lebanon. Iranian officials had not immediately commented on the development.

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Congratulations to all! 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!