Summary
The United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire. This allows shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and comes after recent military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, mediated the agreement which has immediate effect.
Key Facts
- The US and Iran agreed to a conditional, two-week ceasefire.
- The ceasefire allows ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for oil shipping.
- President Trump agreed to stop attacks on Iran during the ceasefire if Iran reopens the Strait.
- Iran has put forward a 10-point plan with conditions, which includes lifting sanctions and other requests.
- Israel's Prime Minister supports the US ceasefire plan but stated it doesn't include Lebanon.
- Sirens and explosions occurred in Israel after the ceasefire announcement.
- Pakistan facilitated the negotiations and proposed further talks in Islamabad.
- The US and Iran have had two rounds of talks in the past year, with no final agreement yet.
