Image for representation purposes only U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end hostilities, a move that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the restoration of normal shipping traffic through one of the world’s most important energy corridors. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deal with Iran was “now complete” and that he had authorised the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz along with the immediate removal of the U.S. naval blockade. “Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!” Trump wrote. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi later confirmed that an agreement had been reached. An official signing ceremony is expected to take place in Switzerland on June 19. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with global shipping routes, is a critical passage for oil and LNG exports from the Gulf region. Its reopening would be closely watched by shipping companies, energy traders and governments worldwide. Trump later described the agreement as a deal that would bring “Peace and Security to the whole Region” and suggested that a broader peace agreement could follow. He also said the reopening of the strait would allow oil and commercial shipping traffic to resume while mine-clearing operations are carried out. In an interview with The New York Times, Trump also warned that the United States could restart military operations against Iran in the future or become what he called the “guardian of the Middle East” in exchange for 20% of the region’s revenues. It was not immediately clear whether the interview took place before or after the deal was announced. Pakistan Says Agreement Ends Military Operations Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the agreement on X shortly before Trump’s statement, saying it followed intensive negotiations and woul