Arabic version: الولايات المتحدة وإيران تدخلان في هدنة لمدة أسبوعين بعد صراع مكثف

A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced, halting 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran. This truce, brokered by Pakistan, comes after a series of aggressive air strikes and missile attacks that have heightened tensions in the region. According to Al Jazeera, the ceasefire aims to restore stability and allow for negotiations.

Under the terms of the ceasefire, the United States has agreed to halt its military strikes on Iran for an initial two-week period. Iran has also confirmed it will allow the resumption of shipping across the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for global oil and gas. The ceasefire also includes a commitment from both parties to engage in further negotiations, with talks set to commence in Islamabad.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country would halt its retaliatory strikes as long as US and Israeli attacks cease. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel’s military actions would not extend to its conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreement.

The negotiations in Islamabad will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire can evolve into a more lasting peace agreement. Key issues remain unresolved, including US sanctions on Iran and the country’s nuclear program. Both sides have expressed a willingness to negotiate, but significant differences persist, particularly regarding security and military presence in the region.