Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a historic breakthrough: after marathon, intensive negotiations, a comprehensive agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end the war has been reached.
“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,” he wrote on X, conveying relief and cautious optimism.
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” he added, suggesting the prospect of a long-awaited, fragile calm across the region.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed Pakistan’s report that the United States and Iran have reached a deal.
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” he wrote on Truth Social.
“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,” he added.
Iran’s state television announced that a deal had been reached between Iran and the US, citing a statement by Pakistan’s prime minister. In its bulletin the presenter said the US “was forced to sign an agreement to end the war with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Resistance Front.” State TV and several Iranian outlets framed the agreement as a victory for Iran; however, no Iranian official has yet publicly confirmed the arrangement.