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United States and Iran reach peace agreement

From Confidencial · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US and Iran have reached a preliminary peace agreement, ending three and a half months of war.
  • The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with the US lifting its maritime blockade on Iranian ports.
  • The official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, mediated by Pakistan with support from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary peace agreement, bringing an end to a conflict that has lasted over three months. The deal, confirmed by US, Iranian, and Pakistani authorities who mediated the negotiations, aims to restore stability and reopen critical trade routes.

The agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and, simultaneously, I authorize the immediate lifting of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world, start your engines! Let the oil flow!

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the US-Iran peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement on his social media platform, Truth Social. He stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened without toll, and simultaneously, the US maritime blockade on Iranian ports will be lifted. "Ships of the world, start your engines! Let the oil flow!" Trump declared, signaling a significant shift in maritime policy.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif corroborated the agreement, announcing that the official signing will take place on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. He specified that both parties have agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. Sharif extended his gratitude to Pakistan and Qatar for their mediation efforts.

Both parties have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.

— Shehbaz SharifConfirming the terms of the US-Iran peace agreement.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Ali Gharaibabadi, indicated that the text of the understanding would soon be published, highlighting the achievements and commitments made by Tehran. He emphasized that Iran's military strength played a role in securing the deal and warned of corresponding actions if commitments are not met by the counterpart.

Soon we will publish the text of the agreement of understanding, and the people will see how many achievements we have obtained and how many commitments we have undertaken.

— Ali GharaibabadiIranian Deputy Foreign Minister on the upcoming release of the peace deal details.

The agreement, mediated by Pakistan with backing from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, seeks to resolve the conflict that began on February 28. The official confirmation from Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the war and military operations would cease immediately and permanently, and the maritime blockade against Iran would be lifted entirely.

The war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, will end immediately and permanently starting tonight, and the maritime blockade against Iran will be lifted immediately and completely.

— Iran's Supreme National Security CouncilOfficial statement confirming the cessation of hostilities and lifting of blockade.
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Originally published by Confidencial in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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