President Donald Trump announced on June 14 that he has officially ended the conflict with Iran, coinciding with his birthday.
According to reports from Axios and other outlets, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his satisfaction on social media platform X, stating, "After intensive discussions, I am pleased to announce that the peace negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been concluded." He added that both sides declared an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations, which includes Lebanon. Sharif also mentioned that the signing of the agreement is scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.
On the same day, Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to declare, "The negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are completely finished. I now approve the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz and lift the blockade by the U.S. Navy." He specifically referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Iran" in his post.
The day before, Trump had announced that the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz and the agreement with Iran would be signed on June 14. Although Iran initially claimed it had not agreed to a specific date, both nations ultimately reached a peace agreement on that day.
However, the so-called "birthday peace agreement" faced last-minute challenges. On June 14, Israel launched an attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon, which nearly derailed the ceasefire efforts. The Israeli military stated that the attack targeted Hezbollah facilities in the southern outskirts of Beirut. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the head of the Iranian negotiating team, accused the U.S. of lacking the will or ability to fulfill its commitments. Iran had previously demanded a halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon as a precondition for a peace agreement.
Earlier that morning, Trump criticized Israel on Truth Social, stating, "The attack on Beirut should not have happened, especially on such a special day when we are very close to signing a peace agreement with Iran." He emphasized that while Israel has the right to defend itself, the attack was minor and resulted in no injuries or fatalities, and should not interfere with the crucial process of achieving a ceasefire with Iran.
Despite the Israeli attack, negotiations continued behind the scenes. According to Fars News, the Iranian government reviewed the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Additionally, a mediation team from Qatar arrived in Tehran on June 14 to continue discussions, as reported by Reuters.
With the negotiations concluded, Trump is expected to address his stance on the peace agreement during a UFC event scheduled for 8 p.m. at the White House. The New York Times estimates that hosting the UFC event at the White House cost approximately $60 million.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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