Strait of Hormuz reopens as US and Iran sign historic digital peace deal

2025-06-23T164249Z_87121464_RC2W7FAWHFEG_RTRMADP_3_IRAN-NUCLEAR-HORMUZ (1)

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed miniature of U.S. President Donald Trump in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. 

Photo credit: Reuters

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announces Islamabad MoU signed between US and Iran. Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, US to lift naval blockade immediately; formal ceremony set for June 19 in Switzerland.

Initial talks between the United States and Iran are planned at the Buergenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland on Friday, following the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Tehran and Washington, the Swiss government said on Thursday.

"As things stand, the plan is still for the US and Iran, along with mediators Pakistan and Qatar and other involved countries, to meet tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial negotiations about implementing the agreement.

"No further information is currently available regarding the schedule and details of this meeting," the Swiss foreign ministry said in a statement.

Follow our WhatsApp channel for breaking news updates and more stories like this. 

PAYE Tax Calculator

Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.