The United States and Iran have agreed to a tentative two-week ceasefire, raising hopes of de-escalation after weeks of heightened tensions that disrupted global energy routes.
Iran confirmed the truce announced by Donald Trump, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would resume during the ceasefire period. The reopening of the vital oil and gas corridor—largely shut since late February following joint U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran—was a key condition set by Washington.
Trump had warned of severe retaliation, including strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, if Tehran failed to comply before the stated deadline. A senior U.S. official confirmed that Israel would also observe what Trump described as a “double-sided ceasefire.”
The breakthrough follows mediation efforts by Pakistan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the agreement, describing it as an “immediate ceasefire everywhere,” including in Lebanon, and invited both parties to Islamabad for further talks aimed at a lasting resolution.
Meanwhile, diplomatic momentum is building, with Washington reviewing a 10-point proposal from Tehran reportedly calling for the lifting of all sanctions. U.S. officials have described the plan as a “workable basis” for negotiations.
While the ceasefire offers temporary relief and the reopening of a critical global trade route, its short duration underscores the fragility of the agreement and the uncertainty surrounding a long-term peace.
