Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, stating that Tehran will enter a proposed 60-day negotiation period for a final agreement only after verifying Washington's commitments towards ending hostilities, lifting the blockade, and releasing Iranian assets.
Peace Deal Announcement
US President Donald Trump announced the completion of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran, along with the lifting of the US Naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorise the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!"
Iran's Stance on Verification
According to Iran's state-affiliated Press TV, Gharibabadi said the official signing ceremony of the agreement will take place on Friday, after which the text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be made public. He emphasized that Iran would first verify whether the United States had fulfilled its obligations regarding "ending the war, lifting the blockade, and releasing assets" before entering the next phase of negotiations. "Entering into 60 days of negotiations is conditional upon the fulfilment of these commitments by the United States," Gharibabadi said.
Military Achievements Credited
Gharibabadi highlighted that the memorandum of understanding was not solely a product of diplomacy but also indebted to Iran's military achievements. "The enemy that had launched an attack to carry out its sinister objectives suffered defeat in all its goals, and the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved great victories in the war. The memorandum of understanding was not just a product of diplomacy, but is indebted to Iran's military achievements. It is indebted to the pure blood of the martyrs we gave in confronting the enemies of the establishment," he stated.
Key Positions Incorporated
Providing further details, Gharibabadi said Iran had incorporated all of its key positions into the draft memorandum of understanding and stressed that the document should not be interpreted as a sign of trust in Washington. "This memorandum of understanding does not mean trusting the enemy," he remarked. "We will monitor the implementation of US commitments."
International Mediation
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that an agreement had been reached following intensive negotiations. In a post on X, Sharif said both sides had agreed to the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon. He stated that the official signing ceremony would take place on June 19 in Switzerland and thanked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye for their roles in facilitating the mediation process. According to Sharif, a series of pre-implementation meetings will be held before the signing ceremony to lay the groundwork for technical discussions and the implementation of the agreement.
This development marks a significant step towards de-escalation in the region, with the 60-day negotiation period set to determine the final terms of the peace deal.
