The and agreed to it on Tuesday in a two-week deal, just an hour before the end of the deadline he had set for the “total destruction” of Iran, with Tehran agreeing to temporarily open the .
Israel also agreed to the ceasefire, according to the White House. In announcing the de-escalation, Trump said he had received a ten-point plan from Iran, which he described as “”
What does Iran’s 10-point plan include?
According to Iranian state media, Tehran will only accept an end to the war if terms are finalized under a ten-point peace plan, reportedly delivered to the White House through Pakistani mediators.
The plan includes, among others:
- Lift all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran
- Iran maintains control of the Straits of Hormuz
- Withdrawal of US military forces from the Middle East
- An end to attacks against Iran and its allies
- Release of frozen Iranian assets
- A UN Security Council decision that will make the agreement binding
The Iranian version of the plan also included the phrase “acceptance of enrichment” for the nuclear program, but was absent from the English-language versions distributed to journalists.
What does the ceasefire mean for the Straits of Hormuz?
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that ships would be allowed to pass safely under the supervision of the Iranian armed forces, although it was not clear whether this .
The plan reportedly allows Iran and Oman to levy a fee of up to $2 million per ship that passes through, with the proceeds going toward reconstruction.
If the talks fail, Tehran may reinstate the closure of the Straits.
Will the US accept the plan?
Significant differences between the two sides, particularly on the issue of the nuclear program, remain a key obstacle. Of particular concern is Iran’s demand to retain control of the Straits of Hormuz, which was not the case before the conflict.
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy told CNN: “then this is a catastrophic development for the world.”
Donald Trump has not commented directly on the requests, but noted that the US would help manage shipping in the region.
Analysts estimate that the Iranian demands will hardly be accepted in their entirety and will form the basis for further negotiations.
Is Israel in the deal?
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a two-week ceasefire, clarifying that the truce did not include Lebanon.
Israel called on Tehran to immediately open the Straits and stop attacks on the US, Israel and other countries in the region, while reiterating its support for efforts to prevent Iran from posing a nuclear threat.
Israel’s operation in Lebanon has caused at least 1,500 deaths and the displacement of 1.2 million people since Hezbollah became involved in the war.
What’s next?
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that he had invited US and Iranian delegations to talks in Islamabad on Friday.
Tehran has said it will participate, while the White House is considering direct contacts, with nothing finalized.
What preceded Trump’s decision?
Shortly before the deadline, Shehbaz Sharif called on Trump to extend it by two weeks to give time for diplomacy, while asking Iran to temporarily open the Straits.
China, Iran’s main trading partner, has reportedly encouraged Tehran to move toward a truce. Trump said he believed Beijing was instrumental in opening the negotiations.
At the same time, with the midterm elections approaching, Trump’s popularity is at an all-time low, while polls show a majority of Americans oppose the war and worry about rising fuel prices.
