US, Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire
April 8, 2026
Egyptian Streets
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, in a move aimed at de-escalating ongoing tensions and opening a window for negotiations. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on late Tuesday, 7 April, that planned military strikes on Iranian infrastructure would be suspended, provided Tehran commits to a temporary ceasefire and ensures the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil.
Iran confirmed it would agree to the ceasefire on the condition that attacks against its territory are halted, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that safe passage through the strait would be permitted during the two-week period through coordination with its armed forces. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said in a statement that negotiations with the United States are set to take place in Islamabad within a maximum of 15 days to finalise the terms of the agreement. The council said the talks aim to translate what it described as “Iran’s victory in the field” into political outcomes. According to the statement, Iran has outlined a broader set of conditions for a longer-term deal, includingContinue reading US, Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire The post US, Iran agree to conditional two-week ceasefire first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
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