The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement to pave the way for talks to defuse escalating tensions between the two sides.
The US president announced that he had suspended planned military strikes after Iran agreed to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, , said his country had accepted the deal and would ensure safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, in coordination with Iran’s armed forces.
The agreement came after mediation efforts by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, , who succeeded in convincing both sides to suspend military action and move towards dialogue.
Meanwhile, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said that Israel supported the temporary ceasefire, but made it clear that it was not relevant to the situation in Lebanon.
Reports indicate that further talks will be held in Islamabad in the coming weeks, focusing on further strengthening the agreement and the possibility of extending the ceasefire if progress is made in the talks.
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping lanes, played a major role in the deal, as its opening is crucial for the region’s economic stability and security.
