Iran says it can guarantee the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

On April 7, US President Donald Trump approved a 14-day ceasefire with Iran. This announcement came less than two hours before the deadline he himself had set. Earlier, Trump had threatened Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on civilian infrastructure.

The announcement represents a sudden shift in Trump's stance. Earlier that day, he had warned that "a civilization will collapse tonight" if Tehran did not meet his demands.

Pakistan played a crucial mediating role in the agreement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad for negotiations this coming Friday.

Trump stated that the last-minute agreement depended on Iran ceasing its blockade of oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries approximately one-fifth of the world's crude oil.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared that Tehran would cease its counterattacks. Iran pledged to guarantee maritime safety through the strait if attacks against them ceased.

On the social media platform Truth Social, Trump asserted: "This is a two-way ceasefire. We have achieved and surpassed all military objectives. A lasting peace agreement for the Middle East is very close."

Iran, however, viewed this as a victory. The Iranian National Security Council claimed that Trump had to accept Tehran's conditions. Nevertheless, in response to the press, Trump maintained that it was a "complete and total victory."

Financial markets reacted positively to this news. Oil prices fell while stock markets surged in Asian trading. The US dollar weakened due to expectations of a swift restoration of trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Many analysts believe Trump is seeking an honorable exit from a conflict that is unpopular with the American public. With the midterm elections approaching, President Trump's approval ratings have fallen to record lows due to soaring gasoline prices and concerns about a global economic recession.

A source close to the matter said the U.S. views the next two weeks as a "test of confidence" to see if Iran is genuinely willing to negotiate or merely stalling.