US, Iran, Israel Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

The United States, Iran, and Israel reached a last-minute agreement on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a two-week ceasefire, averting further escalation in their ongoing conflict just hours before a deadline set by President Donald Trump. The truce, which includes Iran's commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage, came after weeks of military exchanges that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, has been largely closed since Iran tightened control in response to the initial attacks, stranding more than 800 vessels in the Persian Gulf and disrupting worldwide oil and gas supplies. Under the agreement, Iran will coordinate safe transit through the waterway for two weeks, working with its armed forces and adhering to technical limits, while allowing fees for passage to support postwar reconstruction. Trump described the reopening as complete, immediate, and safe, stating on social media that the U.S. would assist with traffic congestion and remain in the area to ensure smooth operations. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the arrangement, noting it would...