A two-week conditional ceasefire has been declared by United States President, Donald Trump, in the Iran conflict, pausing military action on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
The announcement came following last-minute diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and military chief, Asim Munir, who appealed for more time to allow negotiations to continue.Â
In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said the United States would suspend planned attacks on Iran if Tehran agrees to the “complete, immediate and safe opening” of the strategic waterway.
The move marks a sudden de-escalation in a conflict that has intensified in recent weeks, with Iran restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes.Â
Earlier, Trump had issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening large-scale strikes on key infrastructure if the strait was not reopened before a set deadline.
However, the latest development signals a shift toward diplomacy, with the two-week pause intended to create room for broader negotiations on a possible long-term agreement.
The ceasefire remains strictly conditional, requiring Iran to guarantee safe and unrestricted passage for international vessels through the strait.
Iran has previously insisted on broader terms, including an end to hostilities and relief from sanctions, and had not immediately confirmed full acceptance of the latest conditions at the time of the announcement.
The Strait of Hormuz has become the central flashpoint in the conflict, with its closure already disrupting global energy supplies and triggering spikes in oil prices.
While the ceasefire has raised cautious optimism, uncertainty remains over its durability, as both sides continue to hold firm positions on key issues.
