Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed a temporary ceasefire with the United States on Wednesday, marking a potential turning point in regional tensions. The agreement follows Washington's acceptance of Tehran's 10-point negotiation framework, according to an official statement released today.
Key elements of the deal include:
Guaranteed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz
Immediate cessation of hostilities against regional allies described as the "axis of resistance"
Pakistan-mediated negotiations starting April 10 in Islamabad
The two-week negotiation window comes with provisions for extension by mutual consent. Iranian officials emphasized their "complete distrust" of American counterparts while urging public support for the process, which operates under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's direct supervision.
A critical Iranian demand involves seeking a binding UN Security Council resolution to formalize any final agreements. Authorities clarified that the current truce "does not mean an end to the war," pending successful implementation of their comprehensive peace plan.
This development follows Pakistan's reported confirmation of US acceptance of Iran's negotiation framework. Regional analysts are closely monitoring the talks' potential impact on global energy markets and Middle Eastern security dynamics.
