Mediator Pakistan announces US-Iran deal has been reached
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Donald Trump have announced that the US and Iran have reached a deal to end their conflict. The agreement includes ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland.
Why it matters
This represents a major geopolitical shift in the Middle East, potentially de-escalating long-standing military tensions and impacting global oil markets.
Share Donald Trump says in a post the Strait of Hormuz would be open 'toll free' as the US naval blockade ends, calling for oil shipments to resume. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the US and Iran agreed to end their war and would sign a pact on Friday in Switzerland. (AFP pic) ISLAMABAD : The United States and Iran have reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on social media early on Monday. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform shortly after Sharif made his announcement.
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