Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has accepted a peace proposal put forward by Iran through Pakistani mediation, with both sides agreeing to a two-week ceasefire to pave the way for negotiations.
According to Trump, the proposal—comprising a set of conditions submitted by Tehran—has been deemed “workable,” with a temporary halt in hostilities now contingent upon Iran reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Under the arrangement, both sides will suspend military operations for 14 days, during which negotiations are expected to take place in Islamabad. Israel will also be part of the ceasefire framework.
Key Terms Under Discussion
The original Iranian proposal included demands such as:
Complete cessation of attacks
Full lifting of sanctions
Reconstruction support for war-affected areas
Security guarantees against future aggression
Regulated and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
In return, Iran signaled readiness to reopen Hormuz, reportedly under a structured transit mechanism involving significant fees per vessel.
Iran’s Position and Additional Conditions
A statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council outlined broader negotiation points accepted for discussion, including:
Controlled maritime passage through Hormuz under Iranian coordination
Withdrawal of US military forces from regional bases
Full compensation for war damages
Removal of all sanctions and release of frozen Iranian assets
Formal ratification of any agreement through a binding United Nations Security Council resolution
Iran also framed the developments as a potential strategic and political victory, while cautioning that negotiations will proceed with “complete distrust” toward the United States.
Mixed Reactions and Fragile Outlook
While diplomatic engagement marks a significant shift after weeks of intense conflict, early reactions suggest unease in Israel, with reports indicating dissatisfaction over the terms of the ceasefire.
Iranian officials warned that their forces remain on high alert, stating that any violation or misstep during the ceasefire period would be met with a strong response.
With negotiations scheduled to begin Friday, the coming days are expected to be critical in determining whether the temporary ceasefire can evolve into a lasting agreement or if hostilities will resume.
