Deal Hinges on Reopening of Strait of Hormuz Amid Pakistan-Led Mediation
Washington / Tehran — Donald Trump has agreed to a proposed two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, conditional on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic.
The agreement follows intense diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, which urged the U.S. president to extend his deadline to allow negotiations to continue. Pakistan’s intervention played a key role in securing the temporary truce aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.
Under the terms of the arrangement, Iran is expected to permit safe passage for vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most important oil transit routes—in exchange for a suspension of U.S. military action.
The ceasefire was reached just hours before a deadline set by Trump, who had earlier warned of severe consequences, including possible large-scale military action, if a deal was not achieved.
Officials say the two-week window is intended to create room for broader diplomatic negotiations and possibly a long-term agreement between both countries. However, analysts have expressed caution over the durability of the ceasefire, noting that tensions in the region remain high.
The development marks a significant, though tentative, step toward easing a conflict that has disrupted global oil supply routes and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.