Iran08 April, 20261 min read
US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Gulf States Targeted in Immediate Attacks
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U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, with negotiations in Islamabad. Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.
Ceasefire Announced
The US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan. Trump announced the deal just hours before his 8 p.m. deadline to launch attacks if no deal was reached. The truce requires Iran to complete, immediate, and safe open the Strait of Hormuz.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel supports the ceasefire but warned it does not cover fighting in Lebanon. Markets reacted positively, with oil prices plummeting 13%.
Missile Attacks Across the Gulf
Hours after the ceasefire was announced, Iran launched missiles and drones at Gulf states. The UAE reported three people injured in a fire at the Habshan gas processing plant. Saudi Arabia issued five alerts across Riyadh and other provinces.
Qatar repelled a missile attack. Kuwait dealt with 28 drones targeting the country. Bahrain sounded sirens and urged people to move to safe places.
International Reactions
China welcomed the development and said Beijing would continue to make efforts to ease the situation. Russia declared that the approach of an aggressive attack against Iran suffered a crushing defeat.
The Atlantic Council questioned the legality and coherence of the Trump administration's campaign. The joint US-Israeli operation Epic Rage had evolved into a broader regional conflagration.