U.S., Iran expected to sign peace agreement in Geneva this week
The United States and Iran are expected to sign a peace agreement in Switzerland on June 19 following intensive negotiations mediated by Pakistan, the BBC’s Russian Service reports citing statements from Pakistani, U.S., and Iranian officials.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Washington and Tehran had agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. He said the signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday.
Sharif noted that Pakistan, which played a key mediating role in the talks, will continue consultations with both sides ahead of the signing. He also thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye for supporting the diplomatic effort.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the agreement had been finalized and announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and lift the U.S. naval blockade imposed during the conflict. He later clarified that these measures would take effect after the formal signing of the agreement.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that the text of the agreement had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland later this week. He also confirmed that the ceasefire would apply to all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he plans to attend the ceremony in Geneva, while not ruling out the possible participation of President Donald Trump.
The agreement marks the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began in February, when U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.
However, several key issues remain unresolved, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program and the implementation of long-term security arrangements in the region. These topics are expected to be addressed during follow-up negotiations after the agreement is signed.
The announcement comes amid continued tensions in the region. On Sunday, Israel carried out airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying the operation targeted Hezbollah facilities after rockets were launched toward Israeli territory. Iran condemned the strikes and warned that it would respond.
Despite the latest flare-up, both Washington and Tehran have signaled that they remain committed to the peace process, raising hopes that the agreement could help end months of conflict and stabilize the wider Middle East.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Washington and Tehran had agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. He said the signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday.
Sharif noted that Pakistan, which played a key mediating role in the talks, will continue consultations with both sides ahead of the signing. He also thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye for supporting the diplomatic effort.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the agreement had been finalized and announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping and lift the U.S. naval blockade imposed during the conflict. He later clarified that these measures would take effect after the formal signing of the agreement.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed that the text of the agreement had been finalized and said it would be signed in Switzerland later this week. He also confirmed that the ceasefire would apply to all fronts, including Lebanon.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he plans to attend the ceremony in Geneva, while not ruling out the possible participation of President Donald Trump.
The agreement marks the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the conflict began in February, when U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory attacks by Tehran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil supplies.
However, several key issues remain unresolved, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program and the implementation of long-term security arrangements in the region. These topics are expected to be addressed during follow-up negotiations after the agreement is signed.
The announcement comes amid continued tensions in the region. On Sunday, Israel carried out airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying the operation targeted Hezbollah facilities after rockets were launched toward Israeli territory. Iran condemned the strikes and warned that it would respond.
Despite the latest flare-up, both Washington and Tehran have signaled that they remain committed to the peace process, raising hopes that the agreement could help end months of conflict and stabilize the wider Middle East.
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