By Lucky Akoza
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, aimed at halting ongoing hostilities between both sides.
The announcement was made on Tuesday via his official Truth Social account, where Trump described the deal as a “two-sided ceasefire,” confirming a temporary stop to all bombings and attacks.
The agreement followed mediation efforts by Pakistan, involving Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir.
A key condition of the deal is Iran’s commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fully and safely.
Iran confirmed the development shortly after.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country would halt its defensive operations if attacks against it stop.
He added that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be ensured during the ceasefire, with coordination from Iran’s Armed Forces.
Araghchi also thanked Pakistan for its role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington, noting that further talks to reach a permanent agreement are expected soon in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Israel has expressed support for the ceasefire decision.
Iran, on its part, described the development as a victory, saying it had successfully defended its strategic interests.
