The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are set to formally sign a peace agreement on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Switzerland following what mediators described as successful negotiations aimed at ending months of military conflict between both nations and their allies.
The development was announced by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), where he confirmed that both countries had agreed to permanently end military operations across all fronts.
According to Sharif, the agreement covers the immediate cessation of hostilities and marks a major diplomatic breakthrough after prolonged tensions that had raised concerns about wider instability in the Middle East.
He added that the official signing ceremony will take place in Switzerland and will involve representatives from both countries as well as international mediators who facilitated the talks.
While full details of the agreement have not yet been released, the announcement indicates that Washington and Tehran have committed to a diplomatic resolution after months of escalating conflict.
The negotiations were reportedly supported by several regional actors, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, which played key roles in facilitating dialogue between the two sides.
Sharif expressed appreciation to all parties involved, commending their commitment to diplomacy and peaceful resolution of the conflict.
He noted that further pre-signing meetings would be held to finalize technical arrangements and establish mechanisms for implementing the ceasefire and future cooperation frameworks.
These discussions are expected to focus on security arrangements, verification processes, and steps to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement.
If fully implemented, the peace deal could mark one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in recent years, potentially easing tensions across the Middle East and reshaping geopolitical relations in the region.
The announcement has already drawn global attention, with governments and international observers closely monitoring developments ahead of the scheduled signing.
In a related statement earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said the two countries had reached a framework agreement to end the war, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened as part of the deal.
He described the development as a major step forward and called for the resumption of global oil flow through the strategic waterway.
