In a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran agreed to a 14-day ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following tense negotiations facilitated by Pakistan. The agreement comes hours before a threatened US military strike targeting Iranian infrastructure.
Key developments leading to the ceasefire include:
US President Donald Trump's April 7 ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, threatening to "destroy every bridge and power plant"
Mass civilian demonstrations across Iran protecting critical infrastructure
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif proposing a two-week negotiation window via social media platform X
UN human rights chief Volker Turk condemning Trump's threats as potential "international crimes"
Iran submitting a 10-point peace plan through Pakistani mediators
The ceasefire took effect immediately, with both nations set to resume talks in Islamabad on April 10. Regional security measures remain heightened despite the temporary de-escalation.
