বাংলাUS Iran Ceasefire: President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of military strikes against Iran to facilitate long-term peace talks. While Pakistan claims the truce is immediate and global, tensions remain high on the ground. Read more.
“Double-Sided Truce”: US Iran Ceasefire Conditions
Late Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump utilized his Truth Social platform to declare a US Iran Ceasefire just hours before a massive bombing campaign was scheduled to commence. Following high-level discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, Trump agreed to a 14-day pause in offensive operations. However, this US Iran Ceasefire is strictly conditional upon the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump asserted that the U.S. has already “met and exceeded all military objectives,” providing a strategic window for a definitive agreement concerning long-term peace in the Middle East.
Despite the high-level declaration of the US Iran Ceasefire, the situation remains volatile and complex. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed the truce was “effective immediately” and extended to allies in Lebanon and elsewhere. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly disputed this scope, clarifying that Israel’s operations in Lebanon are not covered by the Washington-Tehran agreement. Even as the U.S. halted its strikes, the Israeli Air Force reportedly continued hitting targets within the Islamic Republic, and Iranian missiles were spotted targeting Israel throughout the night. This highlights the fragility of the US Iran Ceasefire as multiple regional actors pursue separate security agendas.
Diplomatic Hurdles and the Strait of Hormuz
The success of this US Iran Ceasefire hinges entirely on the reopening of the world’s most vital energy gateway. Trump’s willingness to suspend the “destructive force” intended for Iranian power plants and bridges shows a shift toward a diplomatic exit strategy. Yet, the persistent exchange of fire between Israel and Iran suggests that a “double-sided ceasefire” is easier to announce than to enforce. As mediators from Islamabad continue to push for a conclusive settlement, the next 14 days will determine if this is a true turning point or a temporary breather before further escalation. For more details on the US Iran Ceasefire and its global impact, visit our Global Diplomacy Desk and join our live discussion on the YouTube Community.
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