U.S.-Iran De-escalation: Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire | DISCUSS

On Tuesday night, April 7, 2026, President Donald Trump pulled back from the brink of a massive aerial assault on Iran, announcing a two-week suspension of all bombing and military attacks.

The decision came less than 90 minutes before an 8:00 PM ET deadline—which the President had previously dubbed "Power Plant and Bridge Day"—after a high-stakes diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan.

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Terms of the Two-Week "Double-Sided" Ceasefire

The agreement, brokered by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Gen. Asim Munir, provides a narrow window for formal peace negotiations:

The Primary Condition: The suspension is strictly subject to Iran agreeing to the "complete, immediate, and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz for global energy transit.

Reciprocal Halt: In exchange for the U.S. halting its "destructive force," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran’s armed forces will cease "defensive operations" and provide safe passage in the Strait via military coordination.

Negotiation Framework: Trump described a 10-point proposal received from Tehran as a "workable basis" for talks, which are scheduled to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, this Friday.

Status of Lebanon: While Pakistan announced the truce covers "all fronts," the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a clarification stating that Israel supports the two-week pause but it does not include Lebanon.

Immediate Global Reaction

The announcement triggered an immediate "National Reset" in global markets, which had been bracing for a catastrophic escalation:

Oil Prices Plunge: Crude oil futures, which had soared due to the Strait's closure, immediately plummeted by approximately 14%.

Stock Market Surge: S&P 500 futures leaped as the immediate threat of a wider regional war subsided.

Humanitarian Relief: While the world "held its collective breath," countries across the Middle East began lifting shelter-in-place orders, though the Indian Embassy in Tehran continues to advise its citizens to exit the country during this window.

Key Milestones: The "Long-Term Peace" Window

Date/Time	Event	Detail
Tue, 8:00 PM ET	Ceasefire Effective	Attacks halted less than two hours before the "Power Plant Day" deadline.
Wed, April 8	Strait Reopening	Coordination begins for safe passage of tankers through the Gulf.
Fri, April 10	Islamabad Summit	Official delegations from the U.S. and Iran arrive in Pakistan for talks.
Tue, April 21	Deadline Expiry	The current two-week "pause" is set to end unless a permanent deal is reached.

“On behalf of the United States of America... it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!” — President Donald Trump.