Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday that a milestone diplomatic breakthrough has been achieved, concluding the military conflict between the United States and Iran. A formal signing ceremony is slated to take place this coming Friday in Switzerland to officially ratify the peace accord.
Shortly after Sharif’s announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump verified the diplomatic progress via his Truth Social platform.
“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.”
The sudden breakthrough occurred against a backdrop of intense regional friction, following an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon on Sunday. The military action drew heavy condemnation from both Tehran and President Trump.
While the intricate details of the pact have not been fully disclosed, Sharif specified that the agreement mandates an absolute halt to hostilities.
“the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”
The treaty is explicitly designed to restore stability to international maritime trade and global economic corridors. Sources close to the backchannel negotiations noted that the framework requires the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz and the dismantling of the American naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Meanwhile, the long-term status of Iran’s nuclear program will be addressed through an intensive 60-day window of follow-up diplomacy.
President Trump heavily emphasized the economic relief brought by the accord, declaring that the crucial shipping lanes would be accessible without restrictions.
“Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump wrote.
The diplomatic path to the treaty was severely tested by the recent military escalation in Beirut. Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf voiced intense frustration over the Israeli strikes—which Israel maintained targeted Hezbollah militants—and raised questions regarding Washington’s leverage over its ally.
Reflecting the fragile nature of the truce, Iran’s joint military command issued a stern warning of a potential military response despite the ongoing peace talks.
“The finger (is) on the trigger,” Iran’s joint military command stated.
President Trump explicitly distanced the United States from the recent violence in Lebanon, taking to social media to state his disapproval.
“This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.”
Although Israel maintains it has no part in these bilateral negotiations, reports indicate the finalized deal hinges on substantial security and economic trade-offs.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the framework includes the unfreezing of $25 billion in Iranian assets. In return, Tehran has committed to freezing its current nuclear capabilities—halting all uranium enrichment and facility expansions—until a long-term, definitive treaty is signed.