US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire Deal Terms

US and Israel Halt Attacks on Iran for Two Weeks, Tehran Agrees to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

A two-week ceasefire has been brokered between the United States and Iran, bringing an end to 40 days of US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The truce was facilitated by Pakistan and follows a period of intense exchanges of air strikes, missile attacks, and threats that had raised concerns about a wider conflict in the region.

As part of the agreement, both parties have agreed to halt hostilities for an initial two-week period. The United States has confirmed it will cease its military strikes on Iran during this time, while Tehran has agreed to allow the resumption of shipping across the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas.

The ceasefire is set to begin on Friday, with negotiations expected to take place in Islamabad. The terms of the agreement include the “complete, immediate and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as an initial two-week period during which both parties will refrain from attacking each other.

According to reports, Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal to the United States, which includes various points of contention between the two nations. However, details of the proposal remain unclear, and it is not yet known what specific concessions or agreements have been reached.

The agreement marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran, but many questions remain unanswered. The future of the ceasefire and whether it can be converted into a more durable arrangement are uncertain.

Source: Al Jazeera