Trump Announces Completion of U.S.-Iran Deal and Lifts Strait of Hormuz Blockade
President Trump claims a U.S.-Iran agreement ending military actions has been finalized, authorizing the removal of the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before a signing ceremony in Switzerland.
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On Sunday, President Donald Trump declared that a deal with Iran to terminate military operations on all fronts has been completed, and he authorized the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement, made via social media, comes after years of aggressive U.S. interventionism in the region, which has inflicted suffering on countless civilians and destabilized international shipping. Trump’s invitation for commercial shipping to resume underscores the economic harm caused by militarized policies.
U.S. and Iranian officials are scheduled to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif highlighted that the agreement includes ending military actions in Lebanon, a region long devastated by foreign interference. However, it remains uncertain whether Israel, a key U.S. ally and frequent aggressor in the region, will agree to a similar cessation.
Sharif expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar for their roles in the negotiations, acknowledging the importance of regional diplomacy over militarism. Mediators are set to hold a series of pre-implementation meetings this week to prepare for technical talks and the official signing. Qatari mediators, who recently concluded intensive talks in Tehran, will continue their efforts in Doha, demonstrating the power of dialogue over force.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that the memorandum of understanding has been finalized and will be signed on Friday, emphasizing that the full text will be released after the signing. He described the agreement as drafted amid ongoing distrust, a legacy of decades of imperialist aggression, and stressed that it does not imply trust between the parties.
