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Ceasefire Announced
After five weeks of fighting, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
“Both sides have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to make space for talks on a broader deal”
Trump framed it as a total and complete victory.
The Strait of Hormuz was to reopen with Iran exerting military management.
Iran submitted a 10-point counterproposal after rejecting Trump's 15-point plan.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.
A poll found only 27% of Americans approved.
Disputed 10-Point Plans
Iran's public 10-point plan demanded lifting all primary and secondary sanctions.
It included acceptance of enrichment for its nuclear program.
The White House insisted the publicly available plan did not match the version Trump agreed to.
Leavitt said the initial plan was literally thrown in the garbage.
Strait of Hormuz Control
Iran agreed to allow safe passage but insisted it would retain military control over the waterway.
“Safe passage through the strait would be allowed under Iranian military management”
The plan allowed Iran and Oman to charge a fee per ship.
This arrangement preserved Iran's leverage over a critical chokepoint.
Iran, the UAE, and Kuwait reported attacks just hours into the truce.
Path Forward
In-person talks were scheduled for Friday in Islamabad.
Trump called a ceasefire a total and complete victory.
Underlying disputes remained unresolved.
The war had driven global oil prices up 30%.
It was a fragile truce.