US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action (opens original article in a new tab)

The United States and Iran announced a peace deal with an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, following weeks of negotiations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the agreement and a signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The deal includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade, though details about control of the strait and Iran's nuclear program remain unclear. The economic impact of the blockade included inflated gas prices and supply chain issues, with Trump claiming he would remove and destroy Iran's nuclear stockpile after the agreement.

• US and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon
• Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the deal and a signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland
• The agreement includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and removal of the US naval blockade
• Sticking points include control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program
• Economic impact of the blockade included inflated gas prices and supply chain issues
• Trump claimed he would remove and destroy Iran's nuclear stockpile after the agreement