US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan; Talks Scheduled

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.

“Islamabad, Pakistan – Just under 90 minutes remained until United States President Donald Trump’s deadline to destroy Iran’s “civilisation” late on Tuesday in Washington, DC, when he took to his favourite social media platform, Truth Social, again”

Al Jazeera

Trump announced the ceasefire hours before his deadline to obliterate Iran's whole civilization would expire.

Al Jazeera

Iran confirmed it would allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz via coordination with its armed forces.

The two-week period was designed to enable negotiations for a larger peace agreement.

Pakistan emerged as the central mediator in the ceasefire.

The Guardian reported leaders had almost lost hope after two weeks of frantic negotiations.

BBC

The Financial Times reported Pakistan's role was more as a conduit for US pressure behind the scenes.

China had consistently urged restraint from day one.

Iran's earlier declaration of the Strait of Hormuz being closed was at odds with its commitment to allow safe passage via coordination with its armed forces.

“JD Vance to lead US team in talks with Iran in Pakistan US Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation in talks with Iran in Pakistan beginning on 11 April, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt”

BBC

The US and Israel insisted the ceasefire did not cover operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Lebanese health authorities reported at least 182 killed in the single deadliest day of strikes.