US President Donald Trump has backed down from his threat to eliminate “a whole civilisation” after announcing overnight that there will be an immediate ceasefire in Iran, brokered by Pakistan.
Trump says this is on the condition that Iran agrees to allow traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has agreed to the ceasefire, but listed several conditions, including the continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has claimed the US has “met and exceeded all Military objectives” and that a “10-point proposal from Iran” is now a “workable basis” for a broader deal.
He added that the sides are “very far along with a definitive agreement” on long-term peace.
🚨 President Donald J. Trump makes a statement on Iran: pic.twitter.com/9mqTayL0Q3
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 7, 2026
In an interview with AFP, Trump declared that the US had won a “total and complete victory” after agreeing to the two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
While Trump may position this as a US victory, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has claimed that it has essentially forced Washington to accept key Iranian demands in principle.
According to the statement, these include guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, recognition of its nuclear enrichment, the lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US forces from the region, and payment of reparations.
The council says Iran and its regional allies inflicted significant military and strategic losses on their opponents, ultimately compelling the US to seek a ceasefire. It maintains that Iran rejected earlier ceasefire requests until its objectives were met.
Negotiations are now set to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at finalising a 10-point plan within two weeks. However, Iran warns it is ready to resume full-scale military action if talks fail.
🚨 Statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
📌 Full Text of the Statement of the Supreme National Security Council (Translated to English):
The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat in its dishonorable, illegal, and criminal war against…
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted that the ceasefire would be in effect immediately and everywhere, including Lebanon, where Israel has been carrying out military operations.
Israel later released a statement saying it agrees with the ceasefire, but that it does not include Lebanon. This has already put strain on the fragile ceasefire.
Sharif has invited delegations of the respective countries to Islamabad on Friday, 10th April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes.
With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.
I warmly welcome the…— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 7, 2026
*This article was updated to remove Iran’s “10-point plan” as conflicting versions are being reported on
