The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Trump said on April 7.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran’s acceptance and said Iran would allow “safe passage” of the Strait of Hormuz during those two weeks “via coordination with Iran’s armed forces.“
The announcement comes less than 12 hours after Trump threatened to wipe out Iran’s entire “civilization.” More specifically, he threatened bridges, power plants and potentially oil and water infrastructure.
Pakistan’s prime minister said the ceasefire would also apply in Lebanon, where Israel has been conducting an invasion. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied that any ceasefire was in place in Lebanon, but said Israel would comply in Iran.
Netanyahu, the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and political allies like Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) had urged Trump to reject any proposal unless Iran made major concessions.
