US, Iran reach preliminary agreement to end war, signing set for Friday

The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump announced the completion of the deal on Truth Social, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the peace deal on X, stating that military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, would cease immediately and permanently. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. The agreement was facilitated by mediators, with gratitude extended to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye for their support. While the pact significantly de-escalated tensions and sent oil prices falling, the fate of Iran’s nuclear program remains subject to further negotiations.