Iran Confirms Two-Week Ceasefire Agreement with the United States

The Supreme National Security Council of Iran has officially confirmed a two-week ceasefire agreement with the United States. This information was reported by the Iranian news agency Mehr, citing official sources.

In a statement released following a council meeting, it was noted that the agreement was reached with the approval of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The country's authorities consider this agreement a "victory for Iran," emphasizing the importance of the compromise achieved. The statement also indicated that negotiations for a permanent agreement would take place in Islamabad, signaling an intensification of diplomatic efforts in the region.

The night of April 8 became a pivotal moment in the context of Iranian-American relations. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had agreed to suspend bombings of Iran for two weeks, contingent upon the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump emphasized that the agreement entails a bilateral ceasefire, which is a crucial step towards reducing tensions between the two countries.

However, earlier, Trump had issued a series of new threats against Iran, stating that he was prepared to implement his threats as early as that night if his ultimatum regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz was not met. He noted that the U.S. could "destroy Iran in one night" and could bomb all the country's bridges and power plants within hours. Trump also warned that failure to comply with his demands would result in the "destruction of an entire civilization," raising concerns within the international community.

The ultimatum announced by Trump was set to expire at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (03:00 on April 8 in Kyiv), adding to the tension of the situation. In response to Trump's threats, Iran informed Pakistani intermediaries that it would no longer engage in negotiations with the United States regarding the ceasefire, indicating a further deterioration in relations between the two nations.

The Iranian authorities also stated that in the event of further U.S. strikes on the country's infrastructure, the "gates of hell" would open for both the U.S. and Israel. According to CNN, Tehran declared that it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for the financial damages inflicted on the country due to the war, which could complicate the situation in the region.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran were discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries, which could lead to a final end to the war. This indicates that both sides are seeking ways to de-escalate tensions and potentially exit the conflict.

On the same day, Reuters, citing sources, reported that Iran had rejected a proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, under which Tehran would unblock the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire. This decision further complicates the situation and raises doubts about the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the near future.

Thus, the situation surrounding Iran and its relations with the United States remains tense, and the subsequent actions of both parties could significantly impact security in the region and international politics as a whole.