Buenos Aires, April 7 (NA) -- Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed on Tuesday a ceasefire agreement with the United States for a two-week period, amid the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The statement, published by the Mehr news agency, establishes a pause in hostilities with the aim of advancing diplomatic negotiations to reach a broader peace agreement, as well as the “complete, immediate, and safe” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The council also stated that the agreement was approved by Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei: “It was decided at the highest level that Iran will engage in negotiations with the US side in Islamabad for a two-week period,” the Supreme Council stated. “This does not mean the end of the war, and Iran will only accept the cessation of hostilities when the negotiations have concluded successfully,” Noticias Argentinas agency learned. Additionally, the provisional ceasefire agreement announced tonight by US President Donald Trump “is a victory for Iran,” as it forced Washington to accept its ten-point plan, which includes the lifting of sanctions and acceptance of its nuclear plan. Meanwhile, Iran's Prime Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated in a message on X: “If attacks on Iran cease, our Powerful Armed Forces will suspend their defensive operations.” “For a two-week period, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible through coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces and taking into account technical limitations,” the council concluded.
