The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, brokered just before President Donald Trump's ultimatum to "destroy" the Islamic Republic expired on April 8, 2026. Both nations are claiming victory, with Trump calling it an "absolute victory" and Iran stating the "enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic and crushing defeat." Negotiations are set to commence on April 10 in Pakistan. The agreement includes the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had previously closed, and will see Iran and Oman charging fees for passage. This truce follows a period of escalating conflict that began on February 28, involving U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel and U.S. bases.