Iran has officially confirmed a two-week ceasefire following an announcement by Donald Trump, signaling a temporary pause in escalating tensions that have rattled global energy markets.
According to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would be permitted during the ceasefire period. He noted that the arrangement would be coordinated with Iran’s armed forces while taking into account technical constraints.
The reopening of the critical shipping route was a key condition set by Trump, who had warned Tehran of potential strikes on its energy infrastructure—including bridges—if compliance was not met before a midnight GMT deadline.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global oil and gas shipments, has been largely shut since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations against Iran.
A senior U.S. official indicated that Israel has agreed to abide by what Trump described as a “double-sided ceasefire,” suggesting mutual restraint from both sides.
Meanwhile, Pakistan has played a key mediating role in easing tensions between Tehran and Washington. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that an immediate ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and their respective allies had taken effect across multiple regions, including Lebanon.
Sharif welcomed the development as a “sagacious gesture,” expressing gratitude to both nations’ leadership and inviting delegations to Islamabad for further negotiations aimed at reaching a comprehensive agreement.
Trump also revealed that Pakistan had urged restraint, requesting that the U.S. refrain from carrying out its threatened strikes.
In a potential breakthrough, the U.S. has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which Trump described as a “workable basis” for renewed negotiations. According to reports by The New York Times, the proposal includes calls for the lifting of all sanctions imposed on Tehran.
The ceasefire marks a fragile but significant step toward de-escalation in a region critical to global energy stability.
