In a dramatic shift, the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a 14-day conditional ceasefire mediated by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with talks set to begin in Islamabad this Friday. The deal aims to ease tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and U.S. military presence in the region. 🚨
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the truce on social media, calling it a “double-sided ceasefire” and claiming it paves the way for “long-term peace” in the Middle East. Iran, meanwhile, declared a “historic defeat” for the U.S., citing its 10-point proposal demanding sanctions removal, nuclear rights, and U.S. troop withdrawals. 💥
Key details:
- 🇮🇷 Iran’s 10 demands include full sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz control.
- 🇺🇸 Trump claims military objectives “exceeded,” but White House officials remain cautious.
- 🇮🇱 Israel agreed to pause bombings, though missile alerts flared minutes after the truce.
Strait of Hormuz transit will be “ensured” during talks, per Iran’s foreign minister. Will this fragile peace hold? Stay tuned. 📡
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US, Iran agree to 14-day truce proposal, opening of Strait of Hormuz
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