"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," President Donald Trump said in a social media post. "Congratulations to all!"President Donald Trump and Iranian officials announced that a deal to end the war with Iran has been reached.Trump indicated that the deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the United States blockade of Iranian ports, but additional details were not immediately disclosed. The White House pointed USA TODAY to Trump's social media statement when asked for more information about the agreement."The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in a Truth Social post on June 14. "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."The president later announced on social media that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on June 19, when the deal between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed."With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump said in the post.The Iran war has become a political liability at home for Trump and his fellow Republicans in Congress, with public opinion polls showing Americans deeply frustrated by rising gas prices ahead of November's midterm elections. But Trump has also faced pressure from members of his own party who insist that Iran's nuclear program must be completely shut down.Iran deputy foreign minister says peace deal with US reachedIran Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed an immediate and permanent end to the war, telling Iranian state TV that military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will cease, Reuters reported.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has served as a mediator in the peace negotiations, said an official signing ceremony will be held on June 19 in Switzerland to finalize the deal."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 said on social media. "Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."In addition to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration has previously said that the memorandum of understanding would commit Iran to further talks about dismantling its nuclear program over the next 60 days.Gharibabadi told Iranian state television that negotiators will work on a final deal over the 60 days, adding that Tehran would take its own measures in case of "breaches from the other side".The United States and Israel launched the Iran war on Feb. 28. Thousands have been killed in the conflict, including 13 American soldiers. The two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April, but Tehran has continued to maintain a chokehold in the strait, roiling the global economy and driving up oil prices.The United States has blockaded Iranian ports in response as Trump pushed for a permanent peace deal.Contributing: Reuters
Trump says Iran peace deal is 'complete.' What we know about the agreement
"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," President Donald Trump said in a social media post. "Congratulations to all!"President Donald Trump and Iranian officials announced that a deal to end the war with Iran has been reached.Trump indicated that the deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the United States blockade of Iranian ports, but additional details were not immediately disclosed. The White House pointed USA TODAY to Trump's social media statement when asked for more information about the agreement."The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in a Truth Social post on June 14. "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."The president later announced on social media that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on June 19, when the deal between the United States and Iran is expected to be signed."With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump said in the post.The Iran war has become a political liability at home for Trump and his fellow Republicans in Congress, with public opinion polls showing Americans deeply frustrated by rising gas prices ahead of November's midterm elections. But Trump has also faced pressure from members of his own party who insist that Iran's nuclear program must be completely shut down.Iran deputy foreign minister says peace deal with US reachedIran Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed an immediate and permanent end to the war, telling Iranian state TV that military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will cease, Reuters reported.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has served as a mediator in the peace negotiations, said an official signing ceremony will be held on June 19 in Switzerland to finalize the deal."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 said on social media. "Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."In addition to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration has previously said that the memorandum of understanding would commit Iran to further talks about dismantling its nuclear program over the next 60 days.Gharibabadi told Iranian state television that negotiators will work on a final deal over the 60 days, adding that Tehran would take its own measures in case of "breaches from the other side".The United States and Israel launched the Iran war on Feb. 28. Thousands have been killed in the conflict, including 13 American soldiers. The two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April, but Tehran has continued to maintain a chokehold in the strait, roiling the global economy and driving up oil prices.The United States has blockaded Iranian ports in response as Trump pushed for a permanent peace deal.Contributing: Reuters
