Pakistan is set to host the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who made the announcement in the National Assembly on Monday. His statement came shortly after US President Donald Trump declared that Washington and Tehran had reached a landmark deal aimed at ending their 107-day conflict, which had significantly impacted global energy markets.
Describing the development as a major diplomatic breakthrough, Shehbaz Sharif called the agreement a “historic milestone” and a “new dawn” in international relations. He said both the US and Iran had agreed to an immediate and permanent end to military operations, including in Lebanon, following months of sustained negotiations.
The Pakistani Prime Minister credited the leadership of both nations for showing patience and maturity during the talks and said the world was witnessing a significant moment of peace-building. He also highlighted Pakistan’s role as a key mediator in the negotiations and praised senior military and political leadership, including Field Marshal Asim Munir, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for their support in facilitating the process.
According to reports from the US, Iran, and Pakistan, the initial agreement includes a complete halt to military operations. As part of the understanding, the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen, while restrictions on Iranian ports would be lifted once the memorandum is signed. Broader negotiations on complex issues such as Iran’s nuclear programme and US sanctions are expected to continue over the next 60 days.
On the Strait of Hormuz, former US President Donald Trump stated that the waterway would reopen and that he had ordered the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports. Iranian officials, meanwhile, indicated that commercial maritime traffic would resume under coordination, including with Oman, while regulation would remain under Iranian oversight.
Regarding Iran’s nuclear commitments, both sides reportedly agreed that Tehran would not pursue nuclear weapons. Iran is said to have agreed to freeze enrichment activities and pause expansion of its nuclear infrastructure until a final deal is reached, while long-standing positions on non-proliferation were reiterated.
On sanctions, Iranian officials claimed the US had agreed to temporarily halt new sanctions, with expectations of easing oil-related restrictions during the interim phase. Reports also suggest discussions on releasing up to $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets, along with a proposed reconstruction and development framework to be negotiated within 60 days. However, conflicting statements emerged, with Trump clarifying that no direct cash transfers would be made, though sanctions relief could be considered under a final agreement.
The deal also reportedly includes provisions related to Lebanon, with both sides agreeing to an end in military activity in the region as part of the broader peace framework, marking what leaders have described as a significant step toward regional stability.
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