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Despite the sharp rhetoric and the diplomatic strain it revealed, behind-the-scenes mediation efforts reportedly continued at a rapid pace, ultimately producing a framework for a comprehensive peace agreement. According to officials involved in the talks, the breakthrough came after “intensive discussions” involving multiple regional and global stakeholders.
Shortly after, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a formal statement confirming that a deal had been reached. The statement described a sweeping cessation of hostilities across multiple fronts and credited international mediation efforts for helping bring both sides to agreement. It read:
“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. Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.
The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.
We would like to thank the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran for their commitment to finding a diplomatic solution to the conflict. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our brothers in this mediation effort, the great leadership of State of Qatar, for their support in reaching this agreement. I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Türkiye for their immense contributions in this regard.
With the agreement now in place, 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.”
Diplomatic sources say the coming days will be critical as negotiators finalize technical details ahead of the official ceremony in Switzerland. The involvement of regional powers such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye is being credited as a key factor in keeping negotiations alive during moments of near collapse.
President Trump also confirmed the agreement on Truth Social, signaling what he described as a historic shift in maritime and energy policy tied to the deal. In his statement, he wrote:
“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,”
The announcement regarding the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes for global energy supplies — is already drawing international attention, with analysts watching closely for potential economic and geopolitical ripple effects.
While officials are calling the agreement a major diplomatic breakthrough, the situation remains fluid, and implementation details are still being finalized. The coming days leading up to the Swiss signing ceremony are expected to determine whether this deal holds firm or faces new challenges.
This is a developing story.
