Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran is now in place, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
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Sharif says ceasefire now in effect
Sharif said both sides had agreed to the "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."
Israel renews attacks on Beirut suburbs
The announcement came as Israel renewed air strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut despite the reported ceasefire, raising questions about the agreement's implementation.
Trump declares deal complete
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump declared that the deal with Iran was "now complete."
"Congratulations to all!" Trump wrote.
Trump also said he had authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the immediate removal of the US naval blockade.
"Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" he said.
Talks to continue before signing ceremony
Sharif thanked the US and Iran for their commitment to the agreement, as well as Qatar for supporting efforts to secure the deal.
He also praised the leadership of Saudi Arabia and Turkiye for what he described as their significant contributions to the negotiations.
According to Sharif, a series of meetings will take place this week to prepare for technical discussions ahead of the official signing ceremony in Switzerland on June 19.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 15 June 2026