TEHRAN: Iran has officially accepted a two-week ceasefire following requests made by Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. The announcement came today via an official statement from Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
The statement, issued on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, expresses gratitude for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war in the region. Araghchi acknowledged the “tireless efforts” of PM Sharif and Field Marshal Munir to mediate peace and facilitate negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Statement on behalf of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran: pic.twitter.com/cEtBNCLnWT
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 7, 2026
In response to Prime Minister Sharif’s tweet and the US President’s acceptance of Iran’s 10-point proposal as the basis for negotiations, Iran has agreed to halt military operations under specific conditions. The two-week ceasefire includes an assurance that, if attacks on Iran are stopped, Iran’s armed forces will cease their defensive operations.
Furthermore, the statement confirmed that for the duration of the ceasefire, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible. Iran has committed to coordinating with the U.S. military and other international stakeholders to ensure that the passage remains open and free from technical barriers.
This decision represents a crucial step toward peace and stability in the Middle East, as it comes after significant diplomatic efforts by Pakistan. The upcoming negotiations, set to take place in Islamabad on April 10, 2026, are expected to further solidify the framework for a long-term peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
