Iran’s foreign affairs minister confirms two-week ceasefire with US

WorldPolitics
8 Apr 2026 • 7:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Iran's foreign affairs minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.
  • Under the agreement, Iran's armed forces will cease defensive operations if attacks against the country are halted.
  • During this period, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be facilitated in coordination with Iran's armed forces.
  • Iran had previously blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, due to ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to suspend planned strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, making a U-turn just hours before his deadline.

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