By Raju Lama, Washington, D.C., June 14, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a major foreign policy announcement, declaring that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran is now complete and that steps are being taken to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that he had authorized the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade that had disrupted regional shipping and global energy markets for months. He celebrated the development as a breakthrough for peace and international trade.
The agreement, reportedly brokered with the assistance of Pakistan and supported by regional mediators including Qatar, aims to end months of military tensions between Washington and Tehran. Officials from both sides have indicated that a formal signing ceremony is expected later this week in Switzerland.
According to preliminary details released by Iranian and international sources, the deal includes the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, discussions on sanctions relief, and a 60-day negotiation period focused on Iran’s nuclear program and broader security issues.
Global financial markets reacted positively to the announcement. Oil prices fell sharply as investors anticipated the restoration of normal energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
While the agreement has been welcomed by many governments and international observers, challenges remain. Some political factions in Iran and critics in the United States have expressed skepticism about the long-term durability of the deal and the unresolved questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear activities.
The announcement gives Trump a significant diplomatic achievement on his birthday, as he seeks to highlight his administration’s role in ending a conflict that had raised concerns about regional stability, global energy supplies, and international security.
