Trump says Iran and US have reached deal to stop war

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal after nearly four months of ongoing hostilities.

The deal includes a provision that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and end blockades that have caused turmoil in the global economy.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

It’s not yet clear whether the deal includes an agreement by the Iranians to abandon their nuclear program and allow its enriched uranium to be removed from the country, as Trump has demanded.

Top Iranian officials have not yet commented publicly on the deal. But Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has helped mediate talks, also said a deal was reached and there will be an official signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday.

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