Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran After Military Victory Claims
Key Takeaways
- A two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced, with American strikes paused.
- Iran presented a 10-point peace proposal as the basis for negotiations.
- Ceasefire includes terms for opening or safely coordinating the Strait of Hormuz.
Ceasefire and Strait Reopening
Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on the safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
“The White House has said that the United States continues to reject any uranium enrichment inside Iran, reiterating that US President Donald Trump did not agree to a “wish list” submitted by Tehran”
Trump called Iran's 10-point peace proposal a workable basis on which to negotiate.
Iran's National Security Council confirmed the ceasefire, saying they achieved a great victory.
The first round of negotiations was scheduled in Islamabad on April 10.
Israel stated that Lebanon was not part of the ceasefire, contradicting Pakistan's statement.
Divergent Death Tolls and Damage
The Human Rights Activists News Agency counted at least 1,701 civilians killed in Iran.
Lebanon's health ministry reported at least 182 killed in the latest strikes on Beirut.
The war displaced 1.1 million Lebanese, nearly one-fifth of the population.
Israeli strikes hit bridges, railway lines, power stations, and oil facilities including Kharg Island.
Despite the ceasefire, Iran continued to fire missiles and drones against Israel.
Strait of Hormuz Uncertainty
The status of the Strait of Hormuz remained unclear after the ceasefire.
Iranian state media said the strait had been fully closed.
Windward reported only 11 vessels transited the strait, about the same as prior days.
Trump said the U.S. would be helping with the traffic buildup.
The strait is a vital global oil chokepoint.
Nuclear and Military Ambiguity
The 2022 Defense Nuclear Posture Review concluded Iran did not possess a nuclear weapon.
Trump had said the June 2025 attacks obliterated Iran's nuclear program.
After the ceasefire, Trump said Iran's uranium would be perfectly taken care of.
The war left U.S. military stockpiles depleted.
Trump wrote that all U.S. military personnel will stay near Iran until a real agreement is reached.
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