Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran, Backed by Israel and Pakistan

A fragile pause in one of the world’s most volatile regions is now underway. Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, backed by Israel and shaped through behind-the-scenes diplomacy involving Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s military leadership. The agreement isn’t just a temporary halt—it’s tied to critical conditions like reopening the Strait of Hormuz and advancing a broader 10-point peace proposal from Iran. Together, these elements could define whether this pause leads to lasting peace or renewed conflict. The Trump Iran ceasefire marks a temporary suspension of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran for a period of two weeks. Announced just before a military deadline, the agreement is being described as a “double-sided ceasefire,” meaning: This pause is not unconditional. It hinges on immediate steps that signal de-escalation—most importantly, reopening a critical global trade route. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world. Roughly: The ceasefire requires Iran to ensure the “complete, immediate, and safe” reopening of the strait. This condition serves multiple purposes: In short, it’s both a symbolic and economic confidence-building measure. At the heart of longer-term negotiations is a reported 10-point proposal from Iran, which Trump described as “workable.” The proposal outlines a framework for lasting peace, including: Unlike short-term ceasefires, this plan attempts to: If accepted—even partially—it could reshape power dynamics across the Middle East. Pakistan emerged as a key intermediary in this high-stakes diplomatic effort. This mediation helped create the two-week window now being used for negotiations. According to CNN , Israel has also agreed to join the ceasefire and agreed to: This is a critical development because: However, Israel’s long-term commitment will likely depend on how negotiations evolve during the ceasefire window. Trump has suggested that negotiations are “very far along”, with most major issues addressed. The next two weeks will be decisive. This isn’t just a regional issue—it has global consequences. This ceasefire is less about stopping a war temporarily—and more about testing whether diplomacy can deliver a durable solution.