U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to halt the bombing of Iran for two weeks in exchange for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran, in turn, confirmed its readiness for a temporary ceasefire. Talks on a comprehensive peace deal are set to begin in Pakistan.
BBC News Ukraine reports this, citing statements by Donald Trump, Iran’s Foreign Ministry, and the country’s Supreme National Security Council.
Details
Trump said he had received a “10-point proposal” from Iran and agreed to pause strikes for two weeks to allow both sides to finalize an agreement.
Washington’s key demand is the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a route that handles about 20% of global oil and gas supplies. Trump warned of large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran refused.
Iran confirmed it would accept a ceasefire and restore shipping but outlined several conditions, including:
- security guarantees and no further attacks;
- sanctions relief and unfreezing of assets;
- the right to maintain a nuclear program without developing weapons;
- an end to hostilities across the region.
According to Iranian officials, the ceasefire deal was effectively reached in the final moments before the U.S. ultimatum expired.
Oil prices eased slightly after the truce announcement but remain higher than before the conflict escalated in late February.
Public reaction in Iran is mixed: some see the deal as a relief, while critics of the government remain skeptical. Meanwhile, Israel supported the pause in strikes but stressed it does not apply to its operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
Context
The agreement follows a sharp escalation: U.S. strikes targeted Iranian facilities, while Iran restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a spike in oil prices.
Pakistan acted as a mediator, proposing a temporary ceasefire and negotiations lasting up to 15 days.
Earlier, The Ukrainian Review reported that the United Kingdom plans to gather 35 countries to discuss ways to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, without U.S. participation.
