Former President Donald Trump announced a deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, stating the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open from Friday. The deal includes lifting the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, according to multiple sources. However, conflicting reports exist: one account states the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports is still in place, while others assert the blockade is set to be lifted as part of the agreement. Trump described the deal as bringing peace and security to the region.

According to one report, the deal is scheduled to be signed in Geneva on Friday. The Strait of Hormuz, which typically transits roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies, was closed since the war began in late February, according to one news outlet. Maritime insurers have not resumed coverage for vessels in the strait, and experts say clear details are needed on safe routes, naval protection, and mine-free assurances before ships resume transit. Data shows no significant movement of trapped ships yet, and it is expected to take three to four months for shipping traffic to normalize.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif played a mediating role in the negotiations, according to one report. Trump posted on Truth Social that 'The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.'