US and Iran Agree on End of War – Signing Planned for Friday in Switzerland

Iran's Role and Cautious Wording

The signing of the document is planned for Friday in Switzerland, according to sources close to the negotiations. This would bridge a several-day gap between the announcement and the formal ceremony, during which both sides can politically and legally secure the agreement.

US President Donald Trump meanwhile declared on his platform Truth Social that the deal had been concluded. "The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now done," he wrote. In a further statement, he also announced concrete military steps: "I hereby authorize the complete clearance of the Strait of Hormuz and simultaneously order the immediate lifting of the naval blockade by the US Navy. Ships of the world, start your engines." This order is intended to make one of the most important shipping routes for global oil transport fully passable again.

Clearance of the Strait of Hormuz

Trump closed his message with the words "Congratulations to all!" With this wording, he underscored the character of a negotiating success that, from the White House's perspective, is to have immediately tangible consequences for world trade.

The agreement was reached after intensive diplomatic talks between the two sides. As the statement indicates, "both sides, after intensive talks, declared the immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts." This would put a ceasefire into effect that includes all known theaters of the conflict.

Significance of the Swiss Venue

The announcement was made on Sunday via the short-message service X. The channel underscores the importance of social media in modern diplomacy, in which heads of government also communicate directly via platforms before formal press conferences take place.

The geographic location of the signing in Switzerland is diplomatically significant: the country is regarded as a traditional venue for sensitive international negotiations and offers both sides a neutral framework. With Friday's date, the negotiators have several days remaining to convert the final details of the declaration of intent into a binding treaty text.

Observers see the development as a possible turning point in a conflict that had weighed on energy markets and the security of the entire region. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would allow the free passage of oil tankers, which are equally important for supply and prices in Asia and Europe.

Outlook on Friday's Signing

Despite the positive signals, open questions remain: While Pakistan and the US describe the step as a peace agreement, Iran is maintaining the more cautious line of a declaration of intent. By the signing on Friday, both sides could still align their respective readings or publish additional agreements.

The announcement fits into a series of direct statements by Trump on Truth Social through which he personally communicates foreign policy successes. This time, he immediately linked the diplomatic agreement with a concrete military order in order to keep pressure on implementation high.