US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a proposed two-week ceasefire with Iran, stating that the United States would suspend airstrikes if Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move is aimed at reducing tensions and moving negotiations forward.
Trump said the step came after talks with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who called for restraint from all sides. He described the plan as a “two-sided” ceasefire, which depends on Iran ensuring the full, immediate, and safe reopening of the vital shipping route.
He further said Washington had received a 10-point proposal from Tehran and described it as a strong starting point for negotiations, noting that many key differences had already been narrowed
According to two White House officials, Israel has also agreed to halt its strikes during the two weeks. However, soon after the announcement, Israeli forces reported incoming missiles from Iran, showing how unstable the situation still is.
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Iran signaled conditional support for the plan. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would stop its defensive actions if attacks against it come to an end. He also confirmed that limited and coordinated movement through the Strait of Hormuz could be permitted for two weeks, depending on certain technical arrangements.
Tehran stated that Pakistan had delivered Washington’s acceptance of Iran’s 10-point plan for dialogue. Talks between the United States and Iran are expected to begin in Islamabad on Friday, April 11, and continue for two weeks, with the option to extend if both sides agree.
Iranian officials made it clear that negotiations alone would not resolve the conflict, adding that any final deal would depend on settling all remaining details. They also warned that a strong response would follow if fighting resumes.
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This development represents a change from Trump’s earlier warnings of harsh consequences if Iran did not reopen the waterway. Pakistan has recently taken an active role in mediating between Washington and Tehran, with previous diplomatic efforts focused on securing an immediate ceasefire before working toward a wider agreement.
The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply, remains at the center of the crisis. Reopening the route is considered essential not only for maintaining the ceasefire but also for bringing stability to global energy markets affected by the tensions.
Trump expressed hope that this temporary halt in fighting could eventually lead to a lasting peace agreement and greater stability across the Middle East.