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U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks under a conditional ceasefire after a last-minute diplomatic proposal mediated by Pakistan, marking a potential pause in a conflict, averting Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilization”.

U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran saying its military will coordinate passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Pakistan has invited Iran and the U.S. to Islamabad for talks on Friday.

The agreement comes amid intensifying U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and mounting fears of a wider regional war.

The ceasefire is tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route that has remained blocked, disrupting oil and gas supplies worldwide.

Pakistan played a central role in facilitating the temporary truce, urging both sides to allow diplomacy a window to prevent further escalation.

Trump said he agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” as long as Iran agrees to “the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.”

🚨 President Donald J. Trump makes a statement on Iran: pic.twitter.com/9mqTayL0Q3

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 7, 2026

Ceasefire Terms and Immediate Impact

Under the proposed arrangement, the United States will halt its bombing campaign for two weeks, while Iran will allow shipping traffic to resume through the Strait of Hormuz for the same duration.

Trump confirmed the decision in a public statement, saying he agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” on the condition that Tehran reopens the strategic waterway.

The U.S. president added that the decision was taken because “we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives”.

Iran has signaled its willingness to comply, with authorities agreeing to permit vessels to pass through the Strait under coordination with its military.

The move is expected to ease pressure on global energy markets, which have been severely affected by the disruption of one of the world’s most vital transit routes.

Statement on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran: pic.twitter.com/cEtBNCLnWT

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 7, 2026

The ceasefire is described as provisional, with both sides maintaining conditions that could determine whether hostilities resume after the two weeks.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has signaled a potential conditional halt to Iranian military operations, saying Tehran would stop its actions if attacks against the country were halted.

Araghchi also confirmed in a social media post that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be possible for a period of two weeks through coordination with Iran’s armed forces.

What is Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan?

President Trump said in his post on Truth Social that the U.S. had received a 10-point proposal from Iran that was a “workable basis on which to negotiate.”

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council released a statement outlining that Iran’s 10-point plan “emphasizes fundamental matters” like the “regulated passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the coordination of the Armed Forces of Iran.”

Iran’s 10-point plan sets out sweeping conditions for ending the war, including the lifting of all U.S. primary and secondary sanctions, recognition of its right to uranium enrichment, and guarantees of non-aggression.

Iran also calls for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the Middle East, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and compensation for damage caused during the conflict.

The proposal further demands continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, an end to attacks on Iran and its allies across the region, and the termination of UN Security Council and International Atomic Energy Agency measures against Tehran.

Pakistan’s Mediation Efforts

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally proposed the ceasefire, urging both Washington and Tehran to step back from further escalation.

“To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request that President Trump extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open the Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture,” Sharif said.

He also called on “all warring parties” to observe a ceasefire during this period, emphasizing that diplomatic efforts were “progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in the near future.”

With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026

Pakistan has acted as the primary intermediary between the United States and Iran in recent weeks, facilitating communication and proposing frameworks aimed at de-escalation.

Iranian officials have acknowledged these efforts, describing them as a constructive step at a critical stage of the conflict.

Trump Agrees to Ceasefire with Iran after Warning to Destroy “Whole Civilization”

The ceasefire follows weeks of intense military confrontation. The conflict, now in its sixth week, has resulted in thousands of casualties across the region and triggered severe disruptions in global energy supplies due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions peaked when Trump issued a stark warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran failed to lift its blockade. He had also imposed a strict deadline for Tehran to comply, threatening large-scale destruction of Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants.

The urgency created by this deadline appears to have accelerated diplomatic efforts, with Pakistan stepping in to propose a temporary pause that could prevent immediate escalation.

Despite the agreement, reports indicate that military activity has not fully ceased. Air defense systems in Israel were activated shortly after the announcement, with authorities reporting missile interceptions and explosions in Jerusalem.

Iran’s Conditions and Broader Demands

Alongside agreeing to the temporary reopening of the Strait, Iran has outlined a broader set of demands as part of a longer-term resolution framework.

These include a complete cessation of hostilities not only in Iran but also in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, as well as a full lifting of sanctions. Tehran has also called for the release of frozen Iranian assets held abroad and compensation for reconstruction costs resulting from the conflict.

Iran further stated that it is committed to not seeking nuclear weapons, emphasizing that any military gains would need to be reinforced through political negotiations.

Officials in Tehran described the current moment as an opportunity to translate battlefield developments into a sustainable diplomatic outcome.

Israel says ceasefire deal does not include Lebanon

Israel has expressed conditional support for the ceasefire, aligning with the U.S. decision while maintaining its own operational priorities. However, Lebanon is not part of the current ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

Netanyahu’s office said that the country supports the suspension of strikes against Iran “for two weeks, subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel, and countries in the region.”

However, Israel clarified that “The two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon,” where it continues to target Hezbollah forces. Israeli leadership has consistently stated that military operations in Lebanon will continue until the threat from the group is eliminated.

There are also indications that Israel was not fully involved in the decision-making process behind the ceasefire announcement, raising questions about coordination among allies.

US-Iran talks set for April 10 in Pakistan

Pakistan’s prime minister has invited delegations from both Iran and the U.S. to engage in further negotiations “to settle all disputes” in Islamabad on Friday, April 10. “We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!” Prime Minister Sharif said.

Officials have indicated that talks could take place soon, although no final arrangements have been confirmed. Ongoing discussions are expected to focus on bridging significant differences between the two sides, particularly regarding sanctions, regional security, and long-term commitments.

The situation remains fragile. Previous rounds of negotiations between the United States and Iran have collapsed amid renewed military escalation, highlighting the difficulty of sustaining diplomatic momentum in a highly volatile environment.

While the two-week ceasefire provides a temporary pause, its success will depend on whether both sides adhere to their commitments and make progress toward a broader settlement. For now, the agreement offers a limited window for diplomacy in a conflict that has pushed the region to the brink of a wider war.