Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a peace deal has been reached between the United States and Iran, with both countries declaring an immediate and permanent end to all military operations. The deal includes an end to hostilities in Lebanon. The official signing ceremony is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 19. Shehbaz Sharif said the deal text had been finalized and an electronic signing was expected soon. Contradictory accounts exist regarding the timing: while one account states an electronic signing is expected soon, another cites the official ceremony on June 19. One account claims the Memorandum has been signed by the presidents of both countries and endorsed by Sharif as mediator, while another states the signing is expected soon. According to alarabiya, Shehbaz Sharif credited Army Chief Asim Munir with playing a major role in securing the peace deal and praised Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for their engagement with Iranian leaders. He also thanked President Donald Trump for his role and asked lawmakers to welcome Iran’s ambassador, who was present during his speech. Iranian state media reported the deal includes the lifting of a US naval blockade and terms Iran had previously demanded. According to scmp, Sharif said the peace deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Almonitor reported that Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabdi said the memorandum of understanding on ending the war would be published. The Hindu reported that Sharif said technical-level talks are set to follow next week. Gdelt reported that Sharif said mediators will facilitate a series of meetings during the week after the agreement enters into force. Lebanon's state media reported Israeli strikes on the country's south.