Trump: ‘The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete’<\/p>\n
Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that a deal between the US and Iran has been reached.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,\u201d Trump wrote. \u201cCongratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.49 EDT<\/p>\n Key events<\/p>\n US to release $12bn in frozen assets: Iranian media<\/p>\n The United States will release $12bn in frozen assets to Iran<\/a> before the start of negotiations, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.<\/p>\n Quoting a 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two nations, the document published by Mehr stipulated \u201cthe release of 24 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets during the 60?day negotiation period\u201d that begins after the memorandum of understanding is concluded.<\/p>\n \u201cHalf of this amount must be made available to Iran before the start of the negotiations,\u201d the text, which has not been officially confirmed, specifies.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n In a call with<\/a> the New York Times, president Trump has said that under an agreement with Iran the strait of Hormuz will be \u201cpermanently toll free\u201d.<\/p>\n US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington 15 March 2026. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque\/Reuters<\/p>\n Trump also insisted that if Iran<\/a> failed to reach a final nuclear accord with the US, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the US \u201cthe guardian of the Middle East\u201d in return for 20% of the region\u2019s revenues.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n There has been no immediate reaction to the announcement from Israel, which has said it was not party to the planned US-Iran deal.<\/p>\n The agreement \u200cwas sealed despite an Israeli strike on Lebanon<\/a> on Sunday that drew criticism from both Iran and Trump.<\/p>\n Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in south Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border in the Upper Galilee, northern Israel, 14 June 2026. Photograph: Atef Safadi\/EPA<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s foreign ministry said \u200bit held the United States responsible for the attack. Iran<\/a> warned of a \u201cstrong response\u201c, and its top joint military command said the \u201cfinger (is) on the trigger\u201d ready to fire at the \u201cenemy\u2019s heart\u201d.<\/p>\n In a post earlier on Sunday, Trump said: \u201cThis morning\u2019s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Some reactions to the initial deal are coming in.<\/p>\n UN chief Ant\u00f3nio Guterres welcomed the US-Iran peace deal, describing it as a \u201ccritical step\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Secretary-General hopes that the parties will build on this new momentum and redouble their efforts towards a final resolution of the conflict,\u201d Guterres said in a statement attributed to his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.<\/p>\n United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Japan 20 May 2026. Photograph: Issei Kato\/Reuters<\/p>\n UK prime minister Keir Starmer said:<\/p>\n \u201cWe \u200care clear that toll-free freedom of navigation \u200cmust now be restored in \u200bthe Strait of Hormuz<\/a>,\u201d \u2060he said, \u200badding that \u201cIran must \u200bnever \u200bhave a \u200bnuclear \u200cweapon\u201d.<\/p>\n French President Emmanuel Macron said G7 leaders would discuss on Monday the long-term reopening of the strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n \u201cThe aim will be to see the consequences of this agreement, support for Lebanon<\/a>, the lasting reopening of Hormuz and of course the concluding of an accord on nuclear and ballistic activities in Iran,\u201d Macron said Sunday in a video on Instagram.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.03 EDT<\/p>\n Details on the reopening of the strait of Hormuz remain unclear<\/p>\n It is expected that an initial agreement between the US and Iran<\/a> will be signed in Geneva on Friday.<\/p>\n However, many of the details of today\u2019s deal remain unclear, notably around the reopening of the strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, 14 June, 2026. Photograph: Reuters<\/p>\n In a post on Truth Social Trump said:<\/p>\n double quotation markThis Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace. 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!<\/p>\n But on Iran\u2019s Mehr state news, it was reported that the MoU calls for the reopening of the strait with 30 days under \u201cIranian arrangements\u201d.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a019.10 EDT<\/p>\n More from the Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi who said in televised comments in the early hours of Monday that the newly announced agreement with the United States puts an \u201cimmediate end\u201d to the countries\u2019 war.<\/p>\n double quotation markA permanent and immediate end to the war has been declared on all fronts, including Lebanon.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Markets have responded positively to the developments in Iran<\/a>, with Brent crude futures hitting $83.51\/bbl, the lowest since early March.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Iran\u2019s deputy foreign minister says Iran\u2019s commitments will take effect from Friday<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s deputy foreign minister has made several comments regarding the deal, noting that it will take effect from Friday.<\/p>\n Negotiations for a final deal, he said, will be held in a period of 60 days.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Iranian state TV says it has been decided that marine traffic through the gulf will be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Summary of the day so far<\/p>\n A deal between the US and Iran has reportedly been reached. The agreement was first announced by Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who has been acting as a mediator. Minutes later, Donald Trump confirmed the deal, writing: \u201cThe Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.\u201d<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s Fars News agency reported that an official statement from Iran\u2019s supreme national security council will be issued later tonight regarding the ceasefire agreement with the US.<\/p>\n Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli military launched strikes on Beirut it claimed were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Lebanon civil defense says three people were killed in the strikes.<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s highest national security body warned later that a response was \u201cimminent\u201d following the Israeli strike. Iran\u2019s foreign ministry said that it holds the US directly responsible for Israel\u2019s ceasefire breaches in Lebanon.<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s state broadcaster said that flights at airports in the west of the country are cancelled, after Tehran warned it would respond to an Israeli attack on Beirut.<\/p>\n In an earlier Truth Social post, Trump criticized the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for launching the attack as Washington and Tehran were in the midst of negotiating the deal. \u201cWhy did Bibi [Netanyahu] have to do a fucking attack?\u201d Trump told Axios. \u201cI was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that.\u201d Trump added that he asked Iran not to respond against the Israeli strikes.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a018.10 EDT<\/p>\n Iranian state TV is reporting that Iran<\/a> \u201cforced\u201d the US to accept its peace deal, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n Iran\u2019s Fars News agency is reporting that an official statement from the Supreme National Security Council will be issued shortly regarding the ceasefire agreement with the US. It added that it has been decided that marine traffic through the Persian Gulf and the strait of Hormuz will be regulated by Iran in coordination with Oman.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.59 EDT<\/p>\n Trump: ‘The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete’<\/p>\n Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that a deal between the US and Iran has been reached.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,\u201d Trump wrote. \u201cCongratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.49 EDT<\/p>\n Deal between US and Iran reached, says Pakistan prime minister<\/p>\n A deal between the US and Iran<\/a> has been reached, says Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan who has been acting as a mediator.<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing 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,\u201d he wrote<\/a> on X. \u201cBoth sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cThe official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith 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.\u201d<\/p>\n