US and Iran Agree to Conditional Two-Week Ceasefire

Wed Apr 08 2026 07:24:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

In a surprising development, the US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, allowing shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. The agreement comes after coordinated attacks and heated threats between the nations.

The United States and Iran have reached a conditional two-week ceasefire, enabling ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement follows more than a month of military actions and escalated threats. Mediation by Pakistan's Prime Minister has led to immediate effectiveness of the truce, with further negotiations planned for a conclusive agreement. While Trump stated that he would suspend attacks if Iran agreed to open the Strait, both nations have outlined their expectations, indicating potential challenges ahead.

Iran and the US have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, during which shipping traffic will be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.

This comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched co-ordinated attacks on Iran, and hours after US President Donald Trump threatened 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran did not reopen the Strait.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been mediating negotiations, said early on Wednesday that the ceasefire was effective immediately.

What have the US and Iran each said?

Trump said he'd agreed to 'suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks' if Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and other exports from the Gulf.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned he agreed to the ceasefire because 'we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives.'

Iran agreed to allow vessels through the Hormuz Strait for two weeks, with their passage co-ordinated by the Iranian military.

The country has also issued a 10-point plan which includes the cessation of war in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen; lifting sanctions on Iran; and a commitment to not seek nuclear weapons. Sharif indicated that the ceasefire will also take effect in Lebanon, where Israeli forces are engaging Hezbollah.

What has Israel said?

Despite the ceasefire announcement, Israel’s Defense Forces reported intercepting missiles fired from Iran, with sirens sounding soon after Trump's statement. Netanyahu expressed support for the truce but made it contingent on Iran ceasing all attacks.

What is next?

Pakistan continues to mediate the situation and has invited delegations to Islamabad for further negotiations. While discussions are ongoing, significant challenges remain with each nation presenting contrasting views on the ceasefire's implications.