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War: Trump: Agreement with Iran concluded

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakistan's mediator role has been confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced an agreement with Iran.
  • Trump authorized the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade against Iranian ports via his Truth Social platform.
  • The confirmation follows Pakistan's earlier announcement of the finalized peace deal between the two nations.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed the finalization of an agreement with Iran, following mediation efforts by Pakistan. Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he has "fully authorized the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and simultaneously ordered "the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade" against Iranian ports.

This confirmation from the U.S. president aligns with an earlier announcement made by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who had stated that a peace deal between the United States and Iran to end their war had been concluded. Sharif's announcement had positioned Pakistan as a key mediator in brokering the agreement.

Trump's statement on Truth Social included a directive for global shipping, "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" This indicates a significant shift in maritime access and trade routes, particularly concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil transportation.

The agreement, as confirmed by both leaders, marks a significant development in de-escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The specifics of the deal, beyond the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of the blockade, are expected to be further detailed as the situation unfolds.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.