US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire and Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire after 39 days of fighting.

The central condition was the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC News

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council accepted the ceasefire but stated that this does not signify the termination of the war.

Trump’s initial war goals were not met.

The deal was seen as a temporary pause rather than a durable settlement.

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was the centerpiece of the ceasefire.

Iran retained physical control of the strait and imposed conditions on transit.

Al Jazeera

Iran announced it would impose a toll on ships passing through.

The International Maritime Organization was working to ensure safe passage.

Iran closed the strait again on April 10 in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.

Trump demanded concrete commitments from NATO for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.

“Russia and China have vetoed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz”

Al Jazeera

The strain in the alliance continued even after the ceasefire was reached.

The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution after Russia and China vetoed.

Ten countries joined the U.S. in support.

The blockade had sent fuel prices soaring.

The ceasefire was undermined almost immediately by escalating violence.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again on April 10 in response to Israeli attacks against Hezbollah.

Anadolu Ajansi

Israel intensified its attacks in Lebanon, killing at least 112 people.

Vice-President JD Vance insisted Washington never agreed to constrain Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Iran warned that continued attacks made negotiations meaningless.