The U.S. and Iran have reportedly agreed to a last-minute cease-fire just hours after Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the “whole civilization” of Iran if Iranian leaders didn’t agree to immediately re-open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping.
Trump announced the agreement in a post on his social media.
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Pakistan, acting as a mediator in the dispute, reportedly encouraged Trump to stand down from the 8 p.m. ET deadline he had set for Iran to accede to his demands.
Pakistan proposed a two-week cease-fire for both sides. During that time Iran is to allow oil, gas and other vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without impediment.
Breaking News: President Trump announced a two-week cease-fire with Iran, backing down from his threats of imminent devastation.
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— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 7, 2026
From the New York Times:
Trump said that the agreement was “subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz,” meaning that Iran has not yet agreed to conditions.
In the past, Iran has insisted it would only open the Strait in return for a complete peace agreement, guaranteeing no further attacks by the U.S. and Israel, but not a cease-fire.
Iran accepted Pakistan’s two-week cease-fire proposal following frantic diplomatic efforts by Pakistan and last-minute intervention by China, a key ally, asking Iran to show flexibility and defuse tensions.
The cease-fire was approved by the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, according to three Iranian officials.
Iran has publicly announced it will open the Strait of Hormuz “with due consideration of technical limitations.” Prior to the current conflict, there weren’t any “technical limitations” that I know of.
You can follow updates on at the NY Times here (gift link).
President Trump has extended his self-imposed deadline after threatening to wipe out Iran’s entire civilization. @GeoffRBennett speaks to Reza Sayah (@SayahTweets) for more. pic.twitter.com/LcDt3doIey
— PBS News (@NewsHour) April 7, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: Iran just CONFIRMED it will OPEN the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage following a deal with President Trump
The foreign minister says for 2 weeks, safe passage will be “possible” with coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces
Iran is also agreeing to a ceasefire, they… pic.twitter.com/r0sRGwILPD
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 7, 2026
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