USA09 April, 20261 min read
Trump and Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire, Straits of Hormuz Reopen
U.S. and Iran approve a two-week ceasefire amid escalating tensions. Strait of Hormuz opens for safe passage during ceasefire.
Ceasefire Announcement
Trump announced a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline. The ceasefire was conditioned on the safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran provided a 10-point peace proposal, called a workable basis. The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble.
Strait of Hormuz and Regional Uncertainty
The ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz, ending a closure that lasted since the war started. Israel supported the ceasefire but warned it did not include the war with Hezbollah.
Multiple Israeli strikes hit central Beirut shortly after the agreement. Over 400 vessels remained effectively stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Diplomatic Backdrop and Domestic Politics
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis. The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 650 dead in the first six days. Biden and House Democratic leaders initially resisted codifying the war.
Human Cost and Media Contrast
The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 650 dead in the first six days. The deadliest single strike hit a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 153. Only 27% of Americans approved the strikes according to Reuters/Ipsos.