US-Iran Ceasefire Unravels as Strait of Hormuz Re-closure and Israeli Attacks Escalate

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire starting April 7, 2026.

Trump hailed the deal as a big day for World Peace, while Tehran framed it as a self-defense arrangement.

Anadolu Ajansı

Just eight days and 200 civilian deaths into the conflict, the ceasefire was meant to halt fighting across 3,000 kilometers of contested territory.

From the outset, the truce showed cracks: Netanyahu said Israel would continue strikes, and Israel launched strikes across Beirut two hours after the ceasefire took effect.

Within hours, Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon.

The Strait had been closed by Iran since the first day of hostilities.

Axar.Az

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called out violations and urged all parties to respect the ceasefire.

The United Nations Security Council held an urgent session.

French President Emmanuel Macron called the ceasefire a starting point for wider negotiations.

Macron stressed the importance of full compliance and expressed hope the ceasefire would be respected across all areas.

He emphasized any agreement must address Iran's nuclear and ballistic programs as well as regional policies.

Macron stated that France would play its role in building a robust and lasting peace.