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US, Pakistan announce Iran peace deal complete, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
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US, Pakistan announce Iran peace deal complete, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

From South China Morning Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The US and Pakistan announced a completed peace deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American naval blockade.
  • President Trump stated the deal is complete, while Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif confirmed a comprehensive peace agreement including an immediate termination of military operations.
  • The official signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland, with pre-implementation discussions to begin this week.

President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that a peace deal with Iran has been finalized, paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of the U.S. naval blockade.

The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!

— Donald TrumpTrump's social media post announcing the completion of the deal.

Trump declared on social media that the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete, urging ships to resume passage and allow oil to flow. Prime Minister Sharif, who mediated the negotiations, confirmed the comprehensive peace agreement mandates an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

I hereby fully authorise the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade.

— Donald TrumpTrump's social media post detailing the terms of the agreement.

The official signing ceremony is slated for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Mediators will facilitate preparatory meetings this week to establish the groundwork for technical discussions and the final signing.

Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!

— Donald TrumpTrump's social media post urging the resumption of maritime activity.
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Originally published by South China Morning Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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