Washington/Karachi, April 8, 2026: United States President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Wednesday that his administration would work closely with Iran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
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In his posts, Trump emphasized that the U.S. and Iran would coordinate on key issues, including halting uranium enrichment and addressing nuclear stockpiles. “Nothing has been touched from the date of attack,” he noted, highlighting continuous satellite surveillance by the U.S. Space Force. He added that discussions on tariffs and sanctions with Iran were already underway, with several of the 15 agreed points already settled.
Trump warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran would face an immediate 50% tariff on all goods sold to the U.S., with no exemptions. He described the ceasefire as “double-sided” and credited Pakistan for facilitating the negotiations, noting that Iran had agreed to pause its blockade of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that typically handles around one-fifth of global oil shipments.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed the ceasefire, stating that Iran, the U.S., and their allies had agreed to immediate cessation of hostilities, including in Lebanon. He invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, 2026, for further negotiations toward a conclusive agreement.
Trump’s announcement marked a dramatic turnaround from earlier threats, when he warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran did not comply. The ceasefire comes after six weeks of conflict that has claimed more than 5,000 lives across nearly a dozen countries, including over 1,600 civilians in Iran and 1,000 in Lebanon.
The conflict escalated after multiple deadlines and retaliatory strikes, with U.S. forces targeting Iranian energy and military infrastructure, including Kharg Island and Tehran, while Iran responded with counter-attacks. The ceasefire provides a temporary halt, offering a window for diplomatic negotiations and the safe passage of oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
