Donald Trump Claims Iran Peace Deal is Now Complete, But is the War Really Over?
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary framework deal to end the conflict, with the agreement expected to be signed on June 19. President Donald Trump announced the deal on social media, stating it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that carries 20% of the world's oil shipments.
While the full details of the peace deal are unclear, it is known to include the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council also confirmed that war and military operations would end permanently starting June 15.
However, key issues, such as the fate of Iran's nuclear program, remain unresolved. Trump has stated that if Iran does not reach a final nuclear accord with the US, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the US "the guardian of the Middle East" in return for 20% of the region's revenues.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the end of the war hinges on Iran's promise not to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. Mediators will facilitate meetings this week before the deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland, with discussions focusing on the technical aspects of the agreement.
The prospective deal with Iran is expected to be a central topic of discussion when Trump meets with G7 leaders in Evian, France, on June 15. Britain and France are leading a coalition of nations that have volunteered to help ensure the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens. The conflict began on February 28 with a US military strike, and since then, thousands of American servicemembers have been involved in the operation.
While the full details of the peace deal are unclear, it is known to include the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council also confirmed that war and military operations would end permanently starting June 15.
However, key issues, such as the fate of Iran's nuclear program, remain unresolved. Trump has stated that if Iran does not reach a final nuclear accord with the US, he would restart military attacks on Tehran or make the US "the guardian of the Middle East" in return for 20% of the region's revenues.
Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the end of the war hinges on Iran's promise not to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. Mediators will facilitate meetings this week before the deal is expected to be signed in Switzerland, with discussions focusing on the technical aspects of the agreement.
The prospective deal with Iran is expected to be a central topic of discussion when Trump meets with G7 leaders in Evian, France, on June 15. Britain and France are leading a coalition of nations that have volunteered to help ensure the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens. The conflict began on February 28 with a US military strike, and since then, thousands of American servicemembers have been involved in the operation.
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