Trump says US and Iran peace deal is 'now complete'

President Donald Trump announced on social media that a peace deal between the United States and Iran is now complete, saying the agreement will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

President Donald Trump and Pakistan's prime minister announced that a deal to end the Iran war has been reached.

Trump indicated that the deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the United States blockade of Iranian ports, but additional details were not immediately disclosed. The White House pointed USA TODAY to Trump's social media statement when asked for more information.

"The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete," Trump said in a social media post. "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."

Iran Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed an immediate and permanent end to the war, telling Iranian state TV that military operations on various fronts, including Lebanon, will cease, Reuters reported.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has served as a mediator in the peace negotiations, said an official signing ceremony will be held on June 19 in Switzerland to finalize the deal.

"Following 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," Sharif said on social media. "Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

In addition to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration has previously said that the memorandum of understanding would commit Iran to further talks about dismantling its nuclear program over the next 60 days.

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Gharibabadi told Iranian state television that negotiators will work on a final deal over the 60 days, adding that Tehran would take its own measures in case of "breaches from the other side".

The United States and Israel launched the Iran war on Feb. 28. Thousands have been killed in the conflict, including 13 American soldiers. The two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April, but Tehran has continued to maintain a chokehold in the strait, roiling the global economy and driving up oil prices.

The United States has blockaded Iranian ports in response as Trump pushed for a permanent peace deal.