• Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks.
• The suspension is contingent upon Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• Pakistan played a key role in mediating the agreement.
• The announcement signals a potential diplomatic opening for negotiations.
• Iran has expressed conditional willingness to reciprocate the ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump announced on April 7 that he would suspend military strikes against Iran for a period of two weeks, contingent upon Iran's immediate agreement to reopen the critically important Strait of Hormuz. This announcement was made just hours before a previously scheduled escalation, indicating a temporary de-escalation in tensions, along with a potential path for negotiations, according to Le Monde, Al Jazeera, and CBS News.

During discussions with Pakistani officials, Trump highlighted that the ceasefire would be "double-sided" and would allow an opportunity for diplomatic engagement. He stated, “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks," emphasizing the need for Iran to comply with the demands for a "complete, immediate, and safe opening" of the Strait, according to India Times, CBS News, and Al Jazeera.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed conditional willingness to reciprocate by halting defensive operations if U.S. attacks ceased. He noted that for the duration of the two weeks, coordination with Iran's armed forces would allow for safe passage through the Strait, following Trump's mediation framework, according to India Times and Le Monde.