US and Iran Agree on Two-Week Ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Begins
Key Takeaways
- The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire to pause broader hostilities.
- Iran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz under the deal.
- The ceasefire was described as fragile, with ongoing attacks and disputes over terms.
Tentative Ceasefire
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire conditional on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump declared the ceasefire a big day for World Peace, a stunning reversal from his earlier threats.
Iran's Foreign Minister said Washington must choose between upholding the pause or continued war via Israel.
Netanyahu said Israel would continue to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Hormuz Reopens Amid Uncertainty
The Strait of Hormuz began to see limited commercial traffic hours after the ceasefire.
Iran's coast guard said any ship trying to transit without permission would be targeted and destroyed.
The Guardian reported that Iran had closed the strait in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
Ceasefire Tested in Lebanon
Lebanon was not included in the US-Iran ceasefire.
Israel intensified its assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Lebanon's health ministry reported at least 112 people killed in the new round of strikes.
Iranian Parliament Speaker accused the US of violating the ceasefire.
Cynicism and Uncertainty
Both sides claimed victory even as the ceasefire appeared fragile.
Congressional Democrats prepared to force a war powers resolution vote.
The Iran-based rights group HRANA estimated at least 3,393 Iranians killed.
The coming talks in Pakistan would have to bridge vast gaps of trust.
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