The purpose of Iran’s two-week ceasefire deal with the US

WorldPolitics
8 Apr 2026 • 7:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Iran and the United States agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced just before Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The truce aims to provide time for negotiators to finalise a more enduring peace agreement, with talks between US and Iranian representatives scheduled to begin on Friday in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan.
  • Under the agreement, Iran will cease counterattacks and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US will halt its attacks.
  • Disputes remain, notably whether the ceasefire extends to Lebanon, with Israel saying it does not, contrary to Pakistan's assertion.
  • Donald Trump referred to a 10-point proposal from Iran, initially deeming it “workable” but later “fraudulent”, while both sides claimed the deal as a victory.

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