US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire After Pakistan Mediation

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, less than two hours before his 8pm deadline to destroy Iran, following last-minute mediation by Pakistan in coordination with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey. The agreement includes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the United States suspending bombing operations, though Iran disputes Trump's characterization and claims victory while demanding transit fees. The ceasefire came after intense military exchanges that killed at least 27 people in Iran, injured dozens across Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iraq, and sent oil prices soaring above $110 per barrel for Brent crude. International leaders including Pope Francis and the UN rights chief condemned threats to civilian infrastructure as potential war crimes, while Gulf states issued security alerts amid missile attacks and explosions across the region.

Impact on Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets

• ▪West Texas Intermediate crude oil reached near $113 per barrel on April 7, 2026.

Regional responses and international diplomatic efforts

• ▪Pope Francis stated Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian culture was unacceptable on April 7, 2026.
• ▪The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia advised Americans to reconsider Hajj on April 7, 2026.

Perspective of Iran

• ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to deprive the United States and allies of regional oil and gas for years on April 7, 2026.

Perspective of Pakistan

• ▪Pakistan coordinated with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey to facilitate dialogue between the United States and Iran on April 7, 2026.

Perspective of International community and UN

• ▪Pope Francis stated Donald Trump's threat to destroy Iranian culture was unacceptable on April 7, 2026.

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