U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure. The last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies through the strait, Trump said. No question about it," Trump said when asked if he was claiming victory with the ceasefire. Iran could start the reconstruction process and the U.S. would help in traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, he added. A source briefed on the talks expressed wariness about the two-week ceasefire holding, saying the U.S. side believed Iran might be trying to buy time.

Source: The Standard April 08, 2026 12:13 UTC