U.S., Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) said he has “suspended the bombing of Iran” for two weeks and will begin talks with Tehran based on its 10-point proposal, provided Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran-Israel war updates on April 7, 2026

Iran said it will halt strikes if U.S.-Israeli attacks stop and promised safe passage through the strait in coordination with its forces during the truce. Pakistan, which mediated between the two sides, said all parties and their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, adding that Islamabad will host direct talks on Friday (April 10, 2026).
elsewhere, effective immediately,” he wrote in a social media post.

“I... extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both countries and invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes... We earnestly hope that the ‘Islamabad Talks’ succeed in achieving sustainable peace and wish to share more good news in coming days!”

Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the ceasefire, but said it doesn’t cover Lebanon. “The United States has told Israel that it is committed to achieving goals, shared by the U.S., Israel and Israel’s regional allies, in the upcoming negotiations,” Mr. Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. “The two-weeks ceasefire does not include Lebanon.”

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the country has dealt a “historic and crushing defeat” to the U.S. and Israel, adding that Washington was forced to accept its 10-point proposal.