US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Announced, Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Reopening

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that a ceasefire deal has been reached with Iran, paving the way for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for toll-free shipping. The agreement, which Trump declared "complete," aims to end hostilities between the two nations.

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The Deal 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 herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!

Trump stated on Truth Social, "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" The announcement was corroborated by Iran's deputy foreign minister. The deal is expected to immediately cease military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Sharif, who announced the deal on X, expressed pleasure in confirming the "Peace Deal between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran." He also thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye for their mediation efforts. An official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.

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Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the agreement, calling it an "important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally." The ministry highlighted its partnership with Pakistan in facilitating the memorandum of understanding, which includes ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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The State of Qatar welcomes the agreement reached on the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran on addressing the outstanding issues between them, including ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and considers it an important step towards consolidating sustainable peace and promoting economic growth regionally and internationally.