Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced the decision in a statement on X, saying Tehran would halt military operations if attacks against Iran are stopped.

He also acknowledged the role of Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, in facilitating efforts to de-escalate the conflict.

“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces,” Araghchi stated, adding that Iran’s forces would cease defensive operations if hostilities end.

The announcement follows Trump’s decision to suspend planned military strikes on Iran, declaring a two-week “double-sided ceasefire.” In a post on Truth Social, the US President said the pause would allow both sides to move towards a long-term peace agreement.

Trump noted that the US had already achieved its key military objectives and described Iran’s 10-point proposal as a workable basis for negotiations. He added that most points of contention between the two sides had been addressed, and the two-week window would help finalise a comprehensive deal.

The move comes amid mediation efforts by Pakistan, with both Washington and Tehran indicating readiness for further dialogue. A potential peace summit in Islamabad is also being discussed as part of the next phase of negotiations.

The conflict, which began on March 28, had escalated rapidly, impacting global energy markets due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for a significant portion of the world’s oil supply.

With both sides now agreeing to a temporary pause in hostilities, there is cautious optimism that the crisis could move towards a diplomatic resolution in the coming weeks.

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