"Real peace": Trump says US-Iran deal to bring security to West Asia
Washington DC, June 15
US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed the newly announced peace deal between the United States and Iran, saying the agreement would bring "peace and security" to West Asia and facilitate the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the agreement as a historic breakthrough and said previous US administrations had failed to achieve a similar outcome with Iran.
"This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace," Trump wrote.
He added that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen following the formal signing of the agreement later this week.
"With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump said.
Earlier, Trump announced the peace deal between the two nations following a series of negotiations and mediation involving Pakistan.
Trump announced the completion of the deal and authorised the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz alongside the removal of the US naval blockade, declaring, "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
Following the announcement, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the peace deal and outlined Tehran's conditions for moving forward with negotiations.
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony would take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding would be released publicly.
He stated that Iran would enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying that the United States had fulfilled commitments related to ending hostilities, lifting the blockade and releasing Iranian assets.
"Entering into 60 days of negotiations is conditional upon the fulfilment of these commitments by the United States," Gharibabadi said.
The Iranian official also asserted that the agreement was the result of both diplomatic efforts and what he described as Iran's military achievements during the conflict.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the agreement had been reached following intensive negotiations and announced that the official signing ceremony would be held on June 19 in Switzerland. He also said both sides had agreed to the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, while thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for supporting the mediation process.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I'm cautiously optimistic. Trump claims all previous presidents failed, but let's see how this actually plays out. The devil is in the details - Iran's conditions about verifying US commitments before entering negotiations show they aren't fully trusting yet. Our Indian diaspora in the Gulf region will be watching closely too.
Big win for Pakistan's mediation efforts - Shehbaz Sharif played a key role here. As neighbors, India and Pakistan have differences, but when it comes to regional stability, every little step counts. The mention of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey supporting this gives me hope for broader Middle East peace. 😊
"Ships of the world, start your engines! Let the oil flow!" - Trump's style aside, this is crucial for global supply chains. Indian companies that rely on West Asian crude will breathe easier. But I hope the deal includes provisions for regional stability beyond just oil - Yemen, Syria, etc. Peace should be comprehensive, not just transactional.
As someone who works in shipping logistics, this is massive. The Strait of Hormuz blockage was causing delays and cost increases. Indian ports like Mundra and JNPT will benefit from normalized traffic. But I'm skeptical - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says 60-day negotiation period is conditional on US fulfilling commitments first. Let's see if Trump's administration follows through on lifting the blockade as promised.
Happy that diplomacy won over military confrontation. The mention of ending operations in Lebanon is particularly important - so many innocent civilians have suffered. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution of conflicts. My only concern: Trump's statement says "many presidents tried before me
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