On April 8, 2026, the United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two‑week ceasefire in their ongoing conflict, narrowly averting an imminent escalation of hostilities. The temporary truce, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on social media, was dependent on Iran reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global oil shipments — under agreed conditions.
Trump’s announcement represented a reversal from earlier in the day, when he had threatened major strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran did not comply with U.S. demands. The ceasefire deal follows mediation efforts by Pakistan’s leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Iran’s National Security Council confirmed acceptance of the temporary pause and indicated that diplomatic negotiations with the United States would begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, later in the week. Tehran said talks would be based on its own proposals for a broader peace agreement.
Under the terms of the truce, Iran said “safe passage” through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible with coordination by its armed forces. It was not immediately clear how fully the waterway would be opened.
The ceasefire did not immediately halt all regional fighting, and tensions remained high in neighbouring areas, with reports of continued hostilities elsewhere in the Middle East. The temporary agreement is intended to provide a diplomatic window for negotiating a longer‑term settlement, though many details remain unresolved as the talks approach.
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