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?”
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Iran state TV says country 'forced US to accept peace deal'
Iran state TV said the country has forced the US to accept the peace deal.
An official statement from the Supreme National Security Council is to be issued shortly.
The state TV said it has been decided that marine traffic through the Gulf will be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.
Pakistan's PM confirms peace deal has been reached
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed a peace deal has been reached between Iran and the US following “intensive talks”.
In a post on social media, he wrote: “Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
US and Iran to hold official signing ceremony on Friday, Pakistan says
The US and Iran will hold an official signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said on social media.
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” a statement from Pakistan said, adding that mediators this week will facilitate meetings to “lay the foundation for the technical talks.”
Iranian state media reported Pakistan’s statement after a day in which Israel, sidelined from the negotiations, attacked Beirut’s southern suburbs and posed a threat to the discussions nearing an end.
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
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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.
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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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.”
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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!”
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.
