U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a proposed two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed discussions with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint as diplomatic negotiations progressed.
Trump stated that the United States would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” describing the move as a “double-sided ceasefire.” The pause, he said, was conditional on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz.
Shortly after, Trump announced that Iran had agreed to reopen the critical waterway, a major global transit route that has long been central to geopolitical tensions in the region.
According to the president, U.S. military objectives have already been “met and exceeded,” and both sides are nearing a broader agreement. He noted that a 10-point proposal from Iran is under consideration and could serve as the foundation for a long-term peace deal.
“Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to,” Trump said, adding that the two-week ceasefire period would allow time to finalize and formalize the agreement.
However, a statement released from Tehran by Seyed Abbas Araghchi, speaking on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, outlined a more conditional response.
In the statement dated April 7, 2026, Iran expressed appreciation to Pakistan’s leadership for their mediation efforts and confirmed a willingness to de-escalate under specific terms.
“If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations,” Araghchi said.
He added that for a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be permitted, but only “via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
The Iranian statement also referenced ongoing diplomatic efforts, noting that negotiations are being considered based on both a U.S. 15-point proposal and Iran’s own 10-point framework, which Trump earlier described as “a workable basis” for a broader agreement.
While both statements signal movement toward de-escalation, Iran’s position suggests the ceasefire remains conditional and coordinated, rather than the immediate and unrestricted reopening described by Trump.
If implemented, the agreement could pave the way for broader negotiations aimed at long-term peace in the region. However, key details including verification mechanisms, timelines, and enforcement remain unclear as both sides appear to frame the terms differently.
The involvement of Pakistan highlights its growing diplomatic role in regional conflict resolution, as global attention now turns to whether the two-week window can deliver a lasting agreement.
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