Trump Announces Signed Agreement to End War with Iran, Details Expected Soon

President Trump announced that a preliminary deal to conclude the war with Iran has been signed, with specifics to be revealed shortly. The agreement includes a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a preliminary agreement to end the war with Iran has already been signed. He indicated that details of this agreement are expected to be published 'pretty soon.'

Trump expressed his satisfaction with the deal, saying, 'I am very happy to say it's signed, the deal is all signed.' Senior U.S. officials have begun to disclose some details, confirming that the Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen on Friday, coinciding with the formal signing of the deal in Geneva.

According to the officials, technical discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program are anticipated to commence this week. The potential relief from sanctions or release of assets will be contingent upon Iran fulfilling its commitments under the terms of the deal.

The agreement has reportedly been signed electronically by President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. U.S. officials suggested that more information about the pact could be made available by Wednesday, although Trump noted that the complete text of the agreement would be released 'pretty soon' following the signing ceremony on Friday.

'It's a very powerful document, and I want it to be released. So probably pretty soon,' Trump remarked.

The deal is designed to extend a ceasefire for an additional 60 days, during which both parties will negotiate the specifics of a final agreement. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been mediating the discussions, announced the breakthrough on Sunday, stating that the agreement includes 'the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.'

While the ceasefire framework encompasses Lebanon, U.S. officials clarified that the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory is not a prerequisite of the agreement. They added that Israel retains the right to self-defense.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded on Monday evening, asserting that Israeli forces would continue to operate in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza 'as long as necessary,' and would maintain the freedom to respond to attacks. He further stated that Iran will not be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons, regardless of the agreement's outcome.

This statement came after reports from Lebanese media of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon, marking the first military action since the announcement of the peace deal. In retaliation, Hezbollah claimed to have launched missiles and drones at Israeli positions.

On Sunday, Trump stated that he had ordered the immediate lifting of a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened once the initial agreement is signed. On social media, he claimed that 'ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the Strait of Hormuz.'

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the cessation of military operations in a statement made on Iranian state television, which depicted the framework deal as a success for Iran. Gharibabadi mentioned that Qatari mediators engaged in 'nearly 14 to 15 hours of lengthy talks' in Tehran to finalize the initial agreement.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's top military command, stated that Iran, along with its armed forces and regional allies, had demonstrated to the U.S. and Israel that they had 'no option but to accept defeat and surrender.' However, Iran's foreign ministry emphasized that Tehran still harbors 'deep mistrust' towards the U.S. and characterized the agreement as merely a step towards reducing tensions.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun welcomed the announcement, expressing hope that the understandings would translate into 'practical steps that will put a definitive end to the cycle of violence.'

Key issues that have previously hindered negotiations include Iran's nuclear enrichment and the West's insistence that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, alongside Iran's demand for comprehensive sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen oil revenues.

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Sunday that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon was an integral part of the agreement and that the U.S. would be able to verify Iran's compliance.

In a joint statement, the leaders of the UK, France, Germany, and Italy expressed their commitment to ensuring that Iran 'must never acquire a nuclear weapon' and indicated that they were 'prepared to lift relevant sanctions in response to clear, verifiable steps by Iran on its nuclear program.'

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the announcement as 'a hugely important step forward in ending the war, ensuring regional stability and re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.'