US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Brokered by Pakistan as Israel Backs Trump Plan

Washington and Tehran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.

“The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Israel supports President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, but stressed that the ceasefire does not include Lebanon”

Al-Jazeera Net

Trump announced the deal subject to Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Al-Jazeera Net

Iran's Supreme National Security Council accepted the ceasefire but warned it does not signify the termination of the war.

The US delivered 24,000 metric tons of food and medicine by sea.

Oil prices dropped and markets rebounded on the news.

Missile attacks continued in some areas.

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu backed Trump's ceasefire decision but denied it included Lebanon.

The Netanyahu office stated Israel supports the decision provided that Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz and stops the fighting.

BBC

Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif contradicted Netanyahu, announcing the agreement includes an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon.

The EU appointed Lucas Papademos to lead efforts to facilitate humanitarian aid.

India welcomed the truce and called for unimpeded freedom of navigation.

“Many Middle Eastern countries reported incoming missiles and drones from Iran on Wednesday, triggering air defenses across the Gulf within hours of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran”

CNBC

Turkey supported the Islamabad negotiations.

Spain's foreign minister called it unacceptable that Israel continues its invasion of Lebanon.

The Atlantic Council described the reconciliation as a shift from degrading military capabilities to pursuing regime change.

Iran's peace plan included demands to levy tolls on ships and require US forces to leave.

The Israeli military renewed strikes on southern Lebanon shortly after.

CNN

The US confirmed six service members killed in action during the war.

Questions about whether the ceasefire can hold amid multiple conflicts persisted.