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Iran-US Ceasefire: Two-Week Truce Tied to Hormuz Strait Access

Iran and the United States have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, requiring the U.S. to stop attacks and ensure safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations will occur in Islamabad, based on Iran's 10-point proposal, which the U.S. has accepted in principle, addressing sanctions, troop withdrawal, and compensation. Iran's Supreme National Security Council claims near-completion of war objectives and threatens full-force retaliation for any violations. The deal may reshape regional security and global trade routes, with Iran also pushing for nuclear enrichment rights. This represents a potential de-escalation in long-standing tensions.

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Iran-US Ceasefire: Two-Week Truce Tied to Hormuz Strait Access

Iran and the United States have announced a two-week ceasefire agreement, contingent on the cessation of U.S. attacks against Iran and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for safe maritime passage.

Foreign Minister's Statement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on platform X that if attacks on Iran halt, Iran's armed forces will cease defensive operations. He confirmed Iran will coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire and noted that the U.S. has accepted the general framework of Iran's 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, while Iran is reviewing a 15-point U.S. proposal.

Supreme National Security Council's Declaration

Iran's top security body released a statement confirming the ceasefire and framing it as a victory. Key elements include:

  • Negotiations to be held in Islamabad.
  • Iran's 10-point plan covers:
    • Regulating passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
    • Ending attacks on Iran and its regional proxy forces.
    • Withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region.
    • Compensation to Iran.
    • Lifting international sanctions and unfreezing assets.
    • A binding UN resolution for a permanent peace deal.
  • Warning: "Our hands remain upon the trigger, and should the slightest error be committed by the enemy, it shall be met with full force."
  • Indication that the U.S. agreed in principle to Iran's right to nuclear enrichment.

Context

The Supreme National Security Council, composed of senior security, military, and clerical figures, oversees Iran's national security and protects the Islamic revolution. Its statement was disseminated via Iranian state media and obtained by CNN.

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