Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal and Opening of Strait of Hormuz

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Iran-US war latest: Trump announces peace deal and immediate opening of Strait of Hormuz

‘Let the oil flow!’ US president says as he tells “ships of the world” to “start your engines”

Donald Trump has said the peace deal with Iran is now “complete” as he announced the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The US president wrote on Truth Social: “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.”

He added: “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

The US and Iran will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said on social media early on Monday.

The agreement was struck despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon on Sunday that drew criticism from both Iran and Trump.

Earlier today, the chief foreign correspondent for Fox News claimed the US told him he lashed out at the Israeli prime minister over the strikes on Beirut.

He said in a post on X: “President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the f*** are you doing?”

Trump announces peace deal with Iran is 'complete'

Donald Trump has announced that the peace deal with Iran is now “complete”.

He wrote on Truth Social: “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! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 22:34

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Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 22:30

Deal to include conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz, official says

A official said the emerging agreement includes provisions for reopening the strait.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran wants a deal that allows Tehran to charge ships “for services rendered” when they transit the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed a toll system during the war, which the U.S. and other nations say violates international law.

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for oil and natural gas, has been disrupted and crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 21:30

What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war

The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday the U.S. and Iran agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalize a deal.

However, Tehran has cast doubt over the timing of the signing. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, speaking before Trump's post, had cautioned against commenting on the timing of the signing but was quoted by state media saying, "It will not be tomorrow," but could happen "in the coming days".

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What you need to know about possible US-Iran peace deal to end Middle East war

US and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 20:30

Trump lashes out at Netanyahu in angry phone call over Beirut attack

Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Benjamin Netanyahu in an angry phone call following Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday.

In a post on Truth Social earlier today, the US president condemned the attack , stating it “should not have happened” so close to a peace deal with Iran.

The US president urged the Israeli prime minister to “not blow it”, as negotiations with Iran enter the final stages.

The chief foreign correspondent for Fox News claimed Trump told him the deal with Iran “is expected to be signed in the next 24 hours”.

He added in a post on X: “President Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “what the f*** are you doing?” on a call after the Israeli strikes against Beirut.

“He told Netanyahu not to conduct additional strikes. The President told me he will ask Iran not to respond with missile fire toward Israel.”

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 19:44

What happened today?

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Israeli military said it had struck Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the strikes were in response to Hezbollah attacks on the north of the country.

Donald Trump later condemned Israel’s strikes, stating it “should not have happened” and telling Israel and Iran, “This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it!”

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 19:15

Netanyahu sends birthday message to Trump after jeopardizing Iran peace deal

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has penned a birthday message to President Donald Trump as he turns 80 years old.

“Happy birthday Donald. This year your birthday comes at an auspicious time,” he wrote in a tribute on X, alongside a photo of the two world leaders clasping hands. “America celebrates 250 years of freedom - a great nation built on liberty and faith.”

He continued, “I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we continue to bring the U.S. - Israel alliance to ever greater heights.”

The birthday message came after Netanyahu defied Trump by striking Lebanon while a peace deal is near, with Trump claiming an agreement would be signed Sunday.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 18:40

'A strong response is coming'

"A strong response is coming," the head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee has said in response to Israel’s strikes on Lebanon.

Donald Trump and mediator Pakistan said on Saturday they expected the deal with Iran would be signed on Sunday.

An official involved in the talks said on Sunday that mediators were optimistic the deal was "nearly over the line”.

Trump also told Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Sunday that a deal was near, a Kremlin aide said.

But Tehran ​cast doubt over the ⁠timing even before the strike on Beirut.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters ‌that, under the terms of the draft deal, the US would agree to release $25 billion of frozen Iranian assets, while Tehran would agree not to produce or acquire nuclear weapons.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 18:13

Israel's strikes on Lebanon raise concerns for status of peace deal, Iran negotiator says

Iran’s parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, a lead negotiator for Tehran, has warned the US after Israel's strikes that “if you lack the will and ability to fulfill your commitments, speaking of continuing the path is not possible”.

“Without a doubt, these crimes will not go unanswered,” said Gen. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy commander of Iran’s Joint Command Headquarters.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 17:41

What's the latest with signing the Iran-US deal?

Donald Trump said on Saturday the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, his 80th birthday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was preparing for an electronic signing, with technical-level talks to follow.

But Iran's Fars news agency, citing an informed source, said on Sunday Tehran had not yet taken a final decision on the framework agreement, with reviews of its political, legal and technical aspects ongoing at expert and decision-making levels.

Draft terms of the agreement described to Reuters by multiple sources indicate the U.S. would begin releasing frozen Iranian assets and waive sanctions on its oil exports, in return for Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's nuclear programme would then be addressed during a 60-day period of talks.

The senior Iranian official told Reuters on Sunday that Iran agreed to maintain the nuclear status quo, including no uranium enrichment or expanding nuclear facilities, until a final deal was reached.

A U.S. official said the agreement would ultimately lead to the dismantling of ​Iran’s nuclear programme, with its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be destroyed and removed.

The senior Iranian official said the draft deal would allow Iran, which denies seeking a nuclear bomb, to dilute its enriched uranium inside the country.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain14 June 2026 17:11