Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement to end the war in the Middle East

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump. This announcement comes after several days of intense negotiations amid rising tensions in the region, which had threatened to derail efforts to bring about an end to the war. According to reports, the agreement will be formally signed on Friday, June 19, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Trump shared the news via his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran has been finalized. He emphasized that the agreement would lead to "peace and security" throughout the region and criticized previous administrations for failing to achieve a "true peace" with Tehran. Trump also announced that he was authorizing the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz without tolls and the immediate lifting of the U.S. naval blockade. He urged ships around the world to prepare for movement, signaling the resumption of oil flow through both ends of the strait following 107 days of conflict.

Prior to Trump's public announcement, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that the signing of the agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the conflict, which began on February 28, is scheduled for Friday in Switzerland. Additionally, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed that the official signing ceremony will take place in Geneva. According to reports cited by *The New York Times*, the final negotiations, mediated by Qatar, lasted approximately 15 hours, and both sides approved revisions to the text of the agreement.

Sharif, acting as an international mediator between the two countries, stated that after extensive discussions, the peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached. Both parties declared the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. The official signing ceremony is set for Friday, June 19, in Geneva.

The halt of Israeli military operations in Lebanon was a crucial point of contention for the Iranian regime, which views the militant group Hezbollah as a vital regional ally. On the same day Trump made his announcement, he criticized recent Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon during the negotiations for a deal with Iran. He expressed disappointment over the attack on Beirut, particularly given how close the two nations were to reaching an agreement. Trump, who turned 80 years old this Sunday, was preparing to celebrate with a UFC fight spectacle behind the White House.

These recent attacks ordered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had put the agreement at risk, and it remains unclear what stance Netanyahu’s government will take following Trump’s communication. Trump called for all parties to withdraw and avoid further attacks, emphasizing that there should be no more Israeli strikes in any part of Lebanon, nor attacks from other groups against Israel. He described this as potentially the beginning of a long-lasting and beautiful peace and warned against undermining it.

On Sunday, Trump held talks with Netanyahu, though the outcome of these discussions remains uncertain. The situation in the region continues to evolve, with the potential for significant changes once the agreement is officially signed. The impact of this deal could extend beyond the immediate cessation of hostilities, affecting regional stability and international relations in the Middle East.