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US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire over Strait of Hormuz

After a day of escalatory threats and strikes, President Trump suspended attacks for 14 days after Iran accepted a Pakistan mediated 10 point plan and agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 8th 2026 · Iran

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  • President Trump announced a two-week suspension of US attacks after Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iran accepted a 10 point plan but said the agreement does not signify the end of the war.
  • Iran's plan calls for controlled passage through the Strait in coordination with its forces and withdrawal of US combat troops from regional bases.
  • The plan also seeks lifting of primary and secondary sanctions, release of Iranian assets, IAEA and UN resolutions to be addressed, and compensation.
  • Pakistan mediated the last minute deal and Islamabad was named as the site for planned talks to formalize the agreement.
  • Israel reportedly agreed to the ceasefire and fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon was included in the pause.
  • US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure occurred before the deadline set by President Trump.

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