US Vice President Vance to attend Iran peace deal signing in Geneva

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday he plans to attend a June 19 signing ceremony in Geneva for the newly announced US-Iran peace agreement, adding that President Donald Trump could also travel to Switzerland for the event. "I certainly plan to be there, but it's possible the president himself could be there," Vance said during a phone interview on Fox News. "We're still figuring out the logistics on who's going to attend that signing ceremony."

Pakistan announces breakthrough

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday that Washington and Tehran have reached a peace agreement following intensive negotiations, with both sides declaring an immediate and permanent end to military operations across all fronts, including in Lebanon. "Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED," Sharif said in a post on the social media platform X. He added that "both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon."

Hormuz blockade lifted

US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that an agreement with Iran had been finalized and said he was authorizing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of a US naval blockade. "The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!," Trump declared in a post on his Truth Social platform. "I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade," he added.

Trump also signaled the resumption of maritime traffic and energy shipments through the strategic waterway, writing: "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" According to Sharif, the official signing ceremony is scheduled to take place on June 19 in Switzerland.