Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that it has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with talks set to begin with the United States in Islamabad on Friday. US President Donald Trump has stepped back from earlier threats to expand attacks on Iran, saying this depends on Iran honoring the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Also read: What Trump said on Iran ceasefire – Full statementIran has put forward a sweeping 10-point proposal for ending the war. The plan, outlined by state media and backed by Tehran’s leadership, calls for an immediate halt to hostilities across multiple fronts, including Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen, alongside broader demands aimed at ending the war entirely.
At the heart of the proposal is a call for a “complete and permanent” cessation of the war against Iran, with no time limit, coupled with an end to all regional conflicts. Tehran has also demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the establishment of guarantees to ensure safe and secure navigation through the crucial waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil shipments.The plan further insists on full compensation for reconstruction in Iran, the lifting of all sanctions, and the release of Iranian funds frozen by the United States.
- Complete cessation of the war on Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen
- Complete and permanent cessation of the war on Iran with no time limit
- Ending all conflicts in the region in their entirety
- Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
- Establishing a protocol and conditions to ensure freedom and security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
- Full payment of compensation for reconstruction costs to Iran
- Full commitment to lifting sanctions on Iran
- Release of Iranian funds and frozen assets held by the United States
- Iran fully commits to not seeking possession of any nuclear weapons
- Immediate ceasefire takes effect on all fronts immediately upon approval of the above conditions
Alongside the proposal, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed it has agreed to a two-week ceasefire window, during which negotiations with the United States are expected to begin in Islamabad. Officials stressed that the pause “does not signify the termination of the war”, underlining the conditional nature of the arrangement.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would allow safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the talks, though under coordination with its armed forces and subject to “technical limitations”. It remains unclear whether this signals a full easing of restrictions on the vital shipping lane, which Iran has effectively controlled since the conflict escalated.
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US President Donald Trump has indicated he is prepared to reciprocate, announcing a two-week suspension of planned strikes on Iran, contingent on the “complete, immediate, and safe” reopening of the strait. He described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire” designed to create space for diplomacy.Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief General Asim Munir, and pointed to Iran’s proposal as a “workable basis” for negotiations. He claimed that most major points of contention between Washington and Tehran had already been addressed, expressing hope that the temporary pause could lead to a longer-term agreement.
