Washington and Tehran Agree to Two-Week Middle East Ceasefire

Following extensive diplomatic mediation by Pakistan and China, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, temporarily halting hostilities across the Middle East. Broadcasting from Washington, US President Donald Trump celebrated the agreement as “a great day for world peace,” emphasizing upcoming efforts to manage maritime traffic and spur regional economic reconstruction. In Tehran, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei officially approved the truce, prompting authorities to reopen the highly contested Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Iranian officials confirmed that safe vessel passage through the strait is now permitted under military coordination, while the White House verified that Israel has fully paused its strikes to accommodate the ongoing negotiations.