US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran has been signed and the text will be disclosed after the official signing ceremony on Friday. Trump also stated that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully opened.
Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit, Trump said he had arrived in the French town of Evian. He was uncertain whether he would attend Friday's ceremony but noted that US Vice President JD Vance would be present.
Trump emphasized that the deal is "fully signed" and mentioned that the strait was already partially open. "It will be completely open on Friday," he said, adding that the text would likely be made public shortly after Friday.
The President stressed that any potential easing of sanctions on Iran would depend on its behavior. He said that if Tehran takes the expected steps, the easing would come into effect.
No official response was immediately received from Tehran following the announcement. Earlier reports had indicated that the deal would be officially signed in a ceremony in Geneva on Friday.
The details of the agreement have not yet been published. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they expected the provisions to be disclosed within 24 to 48 hours.
Statements from Trump and JD Vance have strengthened expectations that the strait will reopen and maritime traffic will return to normal. While Trump said ships have begun transiting, the US military has not yet confirmed lifting the blockade on Iranian ports.
According to the framework outlined by the parties, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and a ceasefire will be extended for a 60-day negotiation period. During this time, contentious issues such as the future of Iran's nuclear program are expected to be addressed.
The situation in Lebanon is also seen as critical for the deal's outcome. Israel participated in the conflict that began with Iran in February but was not included in the talks. Iran insists that the agreement requires a complete halt to fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon.
Although clashes in southern Lebanon slowed after the announcement on Monday, they did not cease entirely. Lebanese state media reported that a vehicle in the town of Kfar Tebnit was struck by a drone, killing the driver.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israeli attacks in Lebanon must stop completely and wrote that the US is responsible for implementing the framework agreement. Hezbollah welcomed the deal, emphasizing that including Lebanon in the text is important for ending the war and protecting the country's rights.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet publicly commented on the deal. Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will remain "indefinitely" in the areas it occupies in southern Lebanon to eliminate militant threats, according to its assessment.
A senior Israeli official described the deal as "very bad" for Israel. Security sources reported that clashes in southern Lebanon decreased after the announcement but did not end completely.
The news of the deal also impacted global energy markets. Oil prices dropped sharply on expectations that disruptions in global energy supply might end, while some stocks reached record highs.
Trump had previously said the strait would open on Friday. In his latest statement on Monday, he noted that many oil-laden ships have already started passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
