US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Mediated by Pakistan

The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, mediated 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 agreement based on conversations with Pakistan's prime minister and army chief.

Al Jazeera

Iran confirmed and said it would allow safe passage of the Strait of Hormuz via coordination with Iranian armed forces.

The two-week period is to be used to negotiate a larger agreement.

A US Defense official said the ceasefire is now in effect and all strikes have been suspended.

The ceasefire includes a commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump claimed Iran would allow unimpeded transit, but Araghchi said passage would need to be done under the auspices of the Iranian armed forces.

Al-Jarida Al-Dustour

The US said it would assist with traffic buildup.

This marked a rare moment of cooperation between adversaries.

Violations were reported less than 24 hours after the truce took effect.

Israel appeared to be breaching the ceasefire by intensifying bombardment on Lebanon.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned it would terminate the truce if strikes persisted.

The ceasefire's inclusion of Lebanon was contested.

The overlapping conflicts and lack of trust underscored the fragility of the agreement.

The ceasefire set the stage for a potential diplomatic breakthrough.

The US and Iran were expected to hold peace talks in Islamabad.

Anadolu Ajansi

Vice President Vance was likely to lead the US delegation.

The longer-term challenge remained moving from negative peace toward positive peace.