The ceasefire, which went into effect immediately, is conditioned on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery for global energy supplies. According to White House sources, the two-week window is intended to provide "diplomatic breathing room" for high-level negotiations set to begin this Friday in Pakistan.
The U.S. delegation for the upcoming talks is expected to include Vice President J.D. Vance, alongside key envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff.
Taking to social media and speaking in a brief interview with Sky TG24, President Trump hailed the truce as a "total and complete victory" for the United States.
"A great day for world peace!" Trump posted on Truth Social. "Iran wants it, they’ve had enough! And so does everyone else! The United States will help manage the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran can now begin the reconstruction process. We’ll be loading up supplies and making sure everything goes well."
Despite the optimistic tone, the President maintained a firm stance, warning that the U.S. remains prepared to resume military operations "with extreme ease" should the agreement fail or if Iran breaches the terms of the ceasefire.
The announcement has sent ripples through global markets. Oil prices, which had spiked during the conflict, saw a sharp decline following the news of the truce. International leaders, including officials from the European Union and the United Nations, have expressed cautious optimism, urging both Teheran and Washington to transform this temporary halt into a lasting peace treaty.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that U.S. military objectives during "Operation Epic Fury" have significantly degraded Iran's defense industrial base, claiming a "decisive military victory" that forced Teheran to the negotiating table.
As the two-week clock begins to tick, all eyes turn to Pakistan. The upcoming summit represents the first formal face-to-face diplomatic effort since the war broke out on February 28. For now, the world watches the Strait of Hormuz, hoping that "positive action" and reconstruction will replace the sounds of sirens and strikes.
