The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a historic peace deal aimed at ending months of conflict, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The breakthrough was announced by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who said both sides had agreed to an immediate and permanent halt to military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon.
Sharif hailed the agreement as a major diplomatic victory, crediting mediation efforts by Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye for bringing Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. He said technical meetings would begin immediately to pave the way for the formal signing ceremony.
The deal is expected to ease tensions in the Middle East and could lead to the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. Reports indicate that discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme and sanctions relief will continue during a 60-day negotiation period following the agreement.
However, questions remain over some of the finer details, with reports suggesting that not all parties are fully aligned on the implementation timeline. Israel, which is not a party to the agreement, has also voiced concerns over aspects of the emerging deal.
If finalized as planned, the accord would mark one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in the region in recent years, potentially ending a conflict that has rattled global energy markets and heightened fears of a wider Middle East war.
