The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire following more than a month of intense fighting that destabilized the region and threatened global energy supplies. The truce is tied to a halt in attacks and the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route that Iran had closed during the conflict.

The breakthrough came after mediation efforts by Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging Washington to allow diplomacy more time. President Donald Trump confirmed the suspension of military action, describing it as a 'double sided ceasefire' contingent on Iran ensuring the safe reopening of the waterway.

Iran welcomed Pakistan’s role and said it would stop its defensive operations if attacks against it ceased. Tehran also confirmed that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be coordinated with its armed forces for the two-week period. Both sides have signaled openness to further negotiations, with Pakistan inviting delegations to Islamabad to pursue a broader agreement.