In a major diplomatic breakthrough on April 7, 2026, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif successfully mediated a two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The proposal was introduced just hours before a critical U.S. deadline and prompted President Donald Trump to suspend planned military strikes against Iranian infrastructure. As part of the deal, Iran has agreed to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the truce. Formal peace negotiations are scheduled to begin this Friday, April 10, in Islamabad, where delegations will work toward a long-term settlement based on a 10-point proposal from Tehran.

Apr 08, 2026


