US and Iran Announce End of Military Actions: Strait Reopened. The Prime Minister of Pakistan announced an agreement between the US and Iran. Military operations are being halted, and the Strait of Hormuz is once again open to shipping. An official ceremony will take place on June 19 in Switzerland.
The US and Iran have agreed to an immediate halt to all military operations, including actions in Lebanon, and to lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who emphasized that the parties agreed on a permanent end to hostilities. The decision was supported by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, who participated in the mediation.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the agreement on the Truth Social platform, stating that the deal with Iran had been fully concluded. He ordered the immediate lifting of the naval blockade and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, calling for a resumption of oil supplies. There has been no official response from Tehran so far.
The conflict between the US and Iran escalated at the end of February following a series of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, which led to retaliatory attacks and the closure of the strategically important strait. The new agreement provides not only for a ceasefire, but also for the launch of diplomatic consultations and technical negotiations on the details of implementing the agreements.
The official signing ceremony is expected to take place on June 19 in Switzerland. Despite the agreements reached, the situation in the region remains tense: an Israeli airstrike on Beirut has complicated the settlement process. According to RUSSPAIN, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil supplies and reduce risks to the global economy, including the European market. The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for oil exports from the Persian Gulf countries, and its previous blockade raised concerns about rising energy prices and supply disruptions.
