US President Donald Trump has announced that a deal with Iran will be signed on Friday (19 June), following a series of statements this week pointing to a ceasefire after more than 100 days of war.
Tehran confirmed the announcement, saying an end to the conflict, which began after a US‑Israeli assault on Iran on 28 February, will be declared early Monday morning GMT.
According to Mehr News Agency, the draft agreement contains 14 points. Here is what has been said about the agreement and reactions from the parties involved.
Who announced the deal first
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has mediated indirect talks between Tehran and Washington, broke the news Sunday on X. He said a “permanent termination of military operations on all fronts,” including Lebanon, had been agreed.
Trump confirmed the announcement shortly after on Truth Social, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.” He wrote that the agreement authorises “the toll‑free opening of the Strait of Hormuz” and “the immediate removal of the United States naval blockade.”
Earlier, Trump told The Washington Post he planned to announce the agreement “imminently,” saying it would be signed electronically by him or Vice President JD Vance. Later, in The New York Times, he warned the US could restart military operations or act as “the guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for 20 percent of the region’s revenues.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Trump in a birthday message on X, calling him a leader of “incredible courage, remarkable strength, an unmatched sense of humor, and an unparalleled love of country.”
Vice President Vance said the ceasefire could usher in a “new era” for the Middle East, crediting Trump’s diplomacy with Gulf partners. He added, “I think we can safely say, with confidence, that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.”
What did Iran say
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed an end to military operations was expected “soon.” He told Tasnim news agency that an “immediate and permanent end to the war and military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon” would be announced Monday.
He said final negotiations would take place over 60 days, contingent on US commitments: ending hostilities, lifting the naval blockade, and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
What does the deal entail
The deal calls for a permanent cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. It requires the lifting of the naval blockade within 30 days. The US has committed to the withdrawal of its forces from areas surrounding Iran.
The agreement provides for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. It also includes the suspension of sanctions on oil sales. Nuclear negotiations are to begin within 60 days of signing the deal. The agreement also stipulates the release of $24bn in frozen Iranian assets during the negotiation period.
Mehr News Agency reported that final talks would not begin until half of Iran’s frozen assets were released and restrictions on the Strait lifted. Discussions on Iran’s missile programme and support for resistance groups were removed from the agenda. Al Jazeera could not independently confirm these details.
What did the mediators say
Pakistan and Qatar played key roles in last‑minute mediation. Sharif said mediators would facilitate meetings this week, thanking the US, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye for their contributions.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry welcomed the agreement, calling the opening of the Strait of Hormuz an “important step” toward sustainable peace and economic growth. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani praised Pakistan and “all regional and international parties” for creating conditions for the deal.
The Iranian Embassy in Türkiye posted an image of its flag over the Strait of Hormuz with the caption: “Welcome to the Middle East of a new era.”
When will the deal be signed
The official signing ceremony is scheduled for 19 June in Switzerland, with technical talks throughout the week.
Since late February, Tehran has effectively controlled the Strait of Hormuz by attacking or threatening vessels transiting the chokepoint. From what is known so far, the deal would largely restore the status quo before the war.
