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Pakistan announces US-Iran ceasefire ‘now in place’

Published: 15 Jun 2026 - 12:52 am | Last Updated: 15 Jun 2026 - 12:54 am
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Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran deal is now in place and mediators will facilitate a series of meetings this week.

Pakistan’s Sharif also said on X that both sides have declared the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.”

The official signing ceremony will be on Friday 19 June in Switzerland, he added on X.

The prime minister thanked the US and Iran for their commitment, as well as Qatar for its support “in reaching this agreement”.

“I would also especially thank the visionary leadership of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Turkiye for their immense contributions in this regard,” he added.

A series of meeting will follow this week to lay the foundation for technical talks and the official signing ceremony, he added.

Meanwhile, 

Trump has just posted on his Truth Social confirming that the ceasefire agreement with Iran “is now complete”.

“Congratulations to all!”

Trump said he now “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!”.