Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday night that a deal between the US and Iran to end the conflict in the region “has been reached” and that an official signing ceremony will take place this Friday in Switzerland.
“Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED,” Sharif wrote on X. “Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
The inclusion of Lebanon is notable since Israeli officials have been rejecting the idea of ending the war and Israel just bombed Beirut on Sunday, which was seen as an effort to sabotage a US-Iran deal.
Sharif suggested not all of the details have been worked out, saying that the “mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week. These pre-implementation discussions will lay the foundation for the technical talks and the official signing ceremony.”
So far, there’s been no confirmation from Iran, but President Trump put out a post on Truth Social announcing he was lifting the blockade of Iranian ports.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! 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. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” the president wrote.
According to recent media reports, the potential agreement is a Memorandum of Understanding that would essentially bring the region to a state meant to be reached after the initial ceasefire announcement in early April, and it’s unclear whether it will grant Iran access to some of its frozen funds.
This story is breaking and will be updated as it develops.