US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan Amid Strait Reopening
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan brokered a two-week US-Iran ceasefire.
- Ceasefire halts US-Israeli attacks; regional tensions remain high and unstable.
- Lebanon's inclusion in the deal is disputed between US and Iran.
Truce Announcement
A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced on April 7, brokered by Pakistan.
The deal calls for suspending American military operations conditioned on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump told AFP the ceasefire represents a complete and comprehensive victory for Washington.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif played a pivotal role in the negotiations.
Strait Reopened, Attacks Continue
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a trickle despite assurances it had been reopened.
Israel continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The US and Israel said the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, but Iran and Pakistan say it is included.
Top European diplomats said Lebanon must be included or risk destabilizing the whole region.
Conflicting Narratives
The ceasefire's specifics quickly became contentious.
Trump warned strikes will resume if Iran does not agree to his peace terms.
Megyn Kelly said the ceasefire sounds very much like surrender but she supported it.
More than 200 people were killed by Israeli bombing in Lebanon after the ceasefire.
International Backlash
Israel's bombardment of Lebanon after the ceasefire was widely condemned.
More than 200 people were killed by Israeli bombing.
Iran's president said further Israeli strikes would render negotiations meaningless.
Brent crude oil rose to $97 per barrel.
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