US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire deal, reopening Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz reopening key condition

He said Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.

“Subject to Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I have agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks,” Trump wrote, calling it a “double-sided ceasefire”.

US claims military objectives achieved

Trump said the United States had “met and exceeded” its military objectives and was close to a long-term peace agreement with Iran.

“We have received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which we believe is a workable basis for negotiations. A two-week pause will allow the agreement to be finalised,” he said.

Earlier, Trump had warned of decisive military action if Tehran failed to meet a deadline tied to reopening the strait, saying the US could “take out” Iran in a single night, according to CNN.

Pakistan, Iran confirm ceasefire move

Reacting to the development, Sharif said on X that Iran and the United States, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire across multiple theatres, including Lebanon.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran’s acceptance, saying Iran would halt defensive operations if attacks ceased.

He added that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be ensured for two weeks in coordination with Iranian forces.

White House calls it ‘victory’

The White House described the move as a “victory”, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying US forces had exceeded their objectives in just 38 days.

UN Security Council fails to pass resolution

Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council failed to pass a resolution aimed at securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after vetoes from China and Russia. Eleven countries backed the draft, while Colombia and Pakistan abstained.

The resolution had called for coordinated efforts to safeguard commercial shipping and demanded that Iran cease attacks on vessels and ensure freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.