United States President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran after Tehran agreed to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said he would suspend planned military strikes on Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged de-escalation.
The decision came just hours before a scheduled attack deadline, with Trump stating that the pause was conditional on the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategic oil route.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed that a tentative agreement had been reached, adding that Iran would allow coordinated safe passage through the strait if attacks ceased.
He also indicated that Iran’s defensive operations would be halted during the ceasefire period, with the possibility of extending the truce depending on ongoing negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy corridor, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supply passes, making its reopening a key condition in easing global economic pressure.
The announcement has been welcomed by observers as a significant de-escalation after weeks of heightened tensions and military exchanges between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
However, uncertainty remains over whether all parties involved in the conflict will fully adhere to the ceasefire terms.
Further negotiations are expected to continue in Islamabad in the coming weeks as both sides work toward a longer-term agreement.
