Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran Amid Diplomacy Push

WASHINGTON (Azat TV) – President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that the United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, pausing U.S. military strikes and signaling a potential de-escalation in the protracted conflict. The decision came just hours before a self-imposed deadline for Iran to meet a series of demands, notably the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Ceasefire Framework and Iranian Claims

The ceasefire, which includes Lebanon and other areas, was brokered through intense diplomatic efforts, primarily led by Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presented a 10-point proposal from Iran to President Trump, which the U.S. leader described as a “workable basis on which to negotiate.” Iran’s Supreme National Security Council claimed victory, asserting that Tehran had forced the United States to accept its plan. This plan reportedly includes the lifting of all U.S. sanctions, the withdrawal of American combat forces from the region, and acceptance of Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

Strait of Hormuz Reopening

A key condition for the ceasefire, according to President Trump, was Iran’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply transits. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragahchi confirmed that Iran’s military would coordinate safe passage through the strait during the two-week period. Iran’s 10-point plan specifies a “regulated passage” under the coordination of its armed forces, a condition that would confer significant economic and geopolitical standing upon Tehran.

Diplomatic Path Forward

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for potential in-person negotiations with Iranian officials, likely to take place in Islamabad with Pakistani mediators. While the ceasefire is in effect, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council emphasized that it does not signify the termination of the war, stating that their forces remain ready to respond to any perceived enemy aggression. The agreement follows weeks of escalating tensions and U.S. strikes, with the U.S. military having targeted over 13,000 sites in Iran since the conflict began, according to U.S. Central Command.

Political Pressures and Strategic Pivot

President Trump’s decision to step back from threats of widespread strikes on Iranian infrastructure, which had raised concerns about civilian casualties and international law violations, reflects a familiar pattern of issuing maximalist threats followed by recalibration. The move also appears to be influenced by domestic political pressures, including declining public support for the war and rising fuel prices that have alarmed lawmakers ahead of midterm elections. The administration has been seeking an “off-ramp” from the conflict without compromising its ability to claim a decisive victory.

The sudden agreement for a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan and based on Iran’s 10-point proposal, highlights the significant leverage exerted by Iran through its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the international community’s acute sensitivity to energy market stability.