Iran Accepts Pakistan’s Ceasefire Proposal

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire to end hostilities in a conflict involving the U.S. And Israel. The agreement follows a diplomatic proposal from Pakistan, which acted as a mediator to secure a temporary pause in fighting and an extension of a deadline previously imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The ceasefire comes after a period of intense escalation. On April 6, 2026, reports indicated that a top university in Tehran and the South Pars Petrochemical Plant in Asaluyeh were bombed, resulting in at least 34 deaths in Iran.

Pakistan’s Mediating Role

Pakistan proposed a two-stage plan aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, maintained continuous communication with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to coordinate the framework.

The diplomatic effort involved a proposal for a two-week ceasefire and an extension to the deadline President Trump had set for Iran. The initial understanding was structured as a memorandum of understanding, with Pakistan serving as the sole communication channel for the talks.

Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, acknowledged the diplomatic efforts by Pakistan on April 6, 2026, though he noted that Iran remained focused on its security following the recent attacks from the U.S. And Israel.

Terms and Conditions of the Truce

While the U.S. Has agreed to the two-week ceasefire, the terms regarding the Strait of Hormuz remain a point of contention. Iranian officials stated that while they are reviewing the Pakistani proposal, Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire.

Regional mediators and the involved parties have also discussed a potential 45-day ceasefire as part of a broader two-phased deal that could eventually lead to a permanent end to the war.

The agreement follows a period of severe rhetoric. President Trump had previously threatened to wipe out Iran’s whole civilization and warned of hell for Iran regarding the Hormuz Strait as the previous deadline approached.

Current Status

The ceasefire is currently in effect following the acceptance of the two-week extension. Both the United States and Iran are mulling the broader framework proposed by Pakistan to determine if the temporary pause can transition into a lasting peace agreement.