US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: ‘US-Iran peace deal now complete’; signing set for June 19 in Geneva
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the agreement with Iran is set to be signed Sunday. (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached an agreement and said Washington would end its naval blockade of the country, marking the biggest breakthrough in months of negotiations.
“The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Iran state TV says Tehran forced the US to accept the peace deal, reports Reuters. The White House did not immediately release details of the agreement.
What comes next: A signing ceremony is expected to take place Friday in Switzerland. US Vice President JD Vance said he will be there and that Trump may also attend. The memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran is expected to kick off 60 more days of negotiation on ending the war. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire is “now in place” with the deal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
5 key points on the US-Iran agreement:
- Agreement confirmed: President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is “now complete” and the US will end its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif says the ceasefire is “now in place”.
- Iran’s stance: Iran’s deputy FM confirmed the text is finalized and commitments “take effect” starting Friday, per state media. Iran’s army called it a victory, claiming the US and Israel had “no choice but to accept defeat and surrender”.
- Next steps: A signing ceremony is set for Friday, June 19 in Switzerland. US VP JD Vance will attend and Trump may also be there. The MoU between Washington and Tehran kicks off 60 more days of talks to end the war.
- Strait of Hormuz: Trump announced the end to the US naval blockade, saying oil will flow again once the Strait reopens after mine removal.
- Lebanon tensions: Trump slammed Israel Sunday over a Beirut strike that threatened diplomacy. Iran’s top security official said Lebanon is one of Tehran’s “red lines” in negotiations.
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