US and Iran Agree on Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire announced less than two hours before Trump's deadline.

Trump framed the pause as a double sided ceasefire and said all military objectives had been met.

Al Jazeera

The agreement was brokered by Pakistan and included reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Foreign Minister said the country would observe the ceasefire if attacks on Iran are halted.

A key condition of the ceasefire was Iran agreeing to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump said the US would help with the traffic buildup.

Al-Jazeera Net

Uncertainty remained on how Iran would coordinate passage, and shipping experts warned it could take longer to clear the backlog.

The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20 percent of global oil shipments.

Netanyahu said Israel supports the US-Iran ceasefire but it does not cover Lebanon.

“Qatar expressed its welcome for the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important initial step toward de-escalation in the region, while it sent two letters to the United Nations and the Security Council denouncing renewed Iranian attacks on its territory”

Al-Jazeera Net

Israel continued intensified ground operations against Hezbollah.

The disconnect highlighted the fragmented nature of the broader conflict.

Qatar welcomed the ceasefire but sent letters to the UN denouncing Iranian attacks on its territory.

The Qatari Ministry stressed the urgent need to build on the agreement to prevent widening tensions.

BBC

Multiple Gulf states reported new attacks even as the ceasefire took effect.

The UN Secretary-General welcomed the announcement.