Iranian people in Tehran celebrate the reaching of the ceasefire agreement on April 8, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　In a stunning turn of events closely watched by the world, the US-Israeli operation against Iran that had dragged on for over a month has dramatically reversed, ushering in a significant de-escalation of tensions. Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened "a whole civilization will die," the US leader announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday night. Iranian side later confirmed the two-week ceasefire deal negotiated by Pakistan, saying it does not mean an end to the war with release of Tehran"s 10-point peace plan.

　　In a Truth Social post on Tuesday local time, Trump claimed that he has agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks." He wrote that his decision is "subject to" Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

　　"The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East," Trump said. "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate," he said.

　　Hours later, in a statement published by Mehr News Agency, Iran"s Supreme National Security Council has confirmed the reported two weeks ceasefire deal negotiated by Pakistan. The statement said that the ceasefire agreement was reached with the approval of Iran"s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, per the Al Jazeera.

　　The statement said deal is a "victory for Iran," adding that negotiations for a permanent deal will be held in Islamabad on Friday, said the report.