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40 Days of War on Iran End with Islamabad-Brokered Ceasefire

After 40 days of cross-border missile, drone and air strikes, delegations met in Islamabad where Pakistan brokered a ceasefire and Iran set out a 10-point peace plan to end hostilities.

Apr 12th 2026 · Iran

Insights

  • A ceasefire was agreed after 40 days of fighting following talks hosted in Islamabad and brokered by Pakistan.
  • Iran presented a 10-point peace plan during the negotiations.
  • The conflict featured sustained missile and drone strikes across the Persian Gulf, the Levant and inside Iran.
  • Civilian infrastructure and energy facilities were damaged and shipping in the Gulf was repeatedly disrupted.
  • Casualties and displacement increased humanitarian needs in affected areas.
  • International mediation and regional pressure produced the truce and opened the way for follow-up talks on implementation.

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