United States President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran following Tehran’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage.
Trump said the United States would suspend planned military strikes after holding discussions with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged de-escalation.
The announcement came just hours before a scheduled military action, with the US president stating that the pause was conditional on the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the vital oil corridor.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed that a tentative agreement had been reached, noting that Iran would permit coordinated safe passage through the strait provided hostilities ceased.
He added that Iran would also halt its defensive operations during the ceasefire period, with the possibility of extending the truce depending on the progress of ongoing negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy routes, accounting for nearly 20 per cent of global oil and gas shipments, making its reopening a key factor in easing pressure on international energy markets.
The development has been widely viewed as a significant step toward de-escalation following weeks of heightened tensions and military exchanges involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
However, uncertainty persists over the commitment of all parties to fully comply with the ceasefire terms.
Further negotiations are expected to continue in Islamabad in the coming weeks as efforts intensify to reach a more durable agreement.
