Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says a ceasefire between the US and Iran is now in effect, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
Not much in details yet. But this is what we know based on Pakistan’s prime minister and the US president posts on social media:
Both sides agreed to stop fighting on all fronts, this include Lebanon (which has long been a sticking point since Israel wanted it to be excluded from a deal between the US and Iran).
The official signing ceremony will be on June 19 in Switzerland.
Trump said that traffic should resume through the Strait of Hormuz without any payment being imposed on vessels.
The US agreed to remove the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Technical talks will be held this week.
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye were thanked for their contribution in reaching the accord.
US vice president hails Middle East deal as a potential ‘new era’ with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance, a key backer of a deal to end the war on Iran, has said the announced ceasefire deal could mean a “new era” in the Middle East, as he praised Trump’s efforts with Gulf states and regional allies to secure the deal.
“What the president has done is create the real space to transform that region,” he said. “And now, hopefully a new era with the Iranians.”
“I think we can safely say, with confidence, that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon,” he also said which was a key position for the US.
“This is just a great thing for the American people,” Vance said, expressing hope that energy prices would now decrease. He said he plans to be at the signing ceremony next week, and it is possible that Trump will be there too.
Early indicators of how Iran views this tentative deal announced by Pakistan and Trump of a deal between the US and Iran.
“Welcome to the Middle East of a new era,” says Iran’s embassy in Turkiye.