US and Iran Agree on Immediate Ceasefire
Translated from Latvian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The United States and Iran have agreed to an immediate cessation of hostilities, with a formal signing of the agreement scheduled for Friday in Switzerland.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced the deal, ordering the U.S. Navy to fully open the Strait of Hormuz and end the maritime blockade on Iran.
- Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed the immediate ceasefire, with negotiations for a final agreement to follow within two months.
The United States and Iran have reached a pivotal agreement to immediately cease hostilities, a development initially announced by Pakistan and subsequently confirmed by both Washington and Tehran. The official signing of this accord is slated to take place in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.
World ships start your engines! Let the oil flow!
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on social media that the agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now ready. He issued a directive to the U.S. Navy to fully open the Strait of Hormuz, signaling an end to the maritime blockade imposed on Iran. Trump urged global shipping to resume, stating, "World ships start your engines! Let the oil flow!"
Shortly after Trump's announcement, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Garibaldi, confirmed the immediate cessation of hostilities. He added that negotiations for a final agreement would commence within two months. This agreement marks a significant diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions in the region.
Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now ready.
The confirmation of the ceasefire and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz are expected to have a substantial impact on global energy markets and regional security. The details of the final agreement, to be negotiated in the coming months, will be crucial in determining the long-term implications of this breakthrough.
Negotiations for a final agreement will take place within two months.
Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.