US-Iran Peace Deal Declared “Complete” as Signing Ceremony Set for Friday
President Donald Trump announced Sunday night that an agreement to end hostilities between the United States and Iran is “now complete,” marking a potential turning point in one of the most volatile geopolitical standoffs in recent years.
Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social, which was also shared by an official White House social media account. He declared that he had approved the “free opening” of the Strait of Hormuz and the end of a U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports.
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to everyone!” Trump wrote, concluding his post with the phrase “Let the oil flow!” and adding, “Ships of this world, start your engines.”
Iran Signals Imminent Announcement
While there was no immediate official confirmation from Iran itself, the Times of Israel reported that Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, speaking through Iran’s diplomatic mission in India, indicated that an “immediate and permanent end to the war” would be announced as of Sunday evening.
Pakistan Confirms Agreement
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country served as a key mediator in the negotiations, backed Trump’s claims on social media. Sharif posted on X (formerly Twitter) that “both sides have declared the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
Sharif added that an official signing ceremony is planned for Friday in Switzerland, with talks between mediators continuing until that time. He also noted that “detailed discussions” about Iran’s nuclear program are expected to begin following the deal, according to Fox News.
Breakthrough Amid Tensions
The breakthrough came after Trump had previously stated that a deal was “very close,” despite an Israeli attack in Lebanon — where Israel has been engaged in conflict with the Iran-backed militant group Hamas — that had threatened to derail negotiations. Trump warned all parties at the time not to jeopardize the progress.
Concerns in Israel
However, the Times of Israel reported that “deep” concerns about the deal exist within Israel, concerns that were reportedly not fully addressed during the US-Iran talks. According to the report, “the deal reportedly fails to achieve any of the war goals set by the US and Israel, including eliminating Iran’s nuclear weapons program, depleting its stockpile of ballistic missiles, ending its support for terrorists and creating the conditions for the regime’s overthrow.”
With the signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, the coming days are expected to bring further details about the terms of the agreement and its implications for the broader Middle East region.
