WASHINGTON DC, LITERASIHUKUM.COM — The President of the United States Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before the deadline he set himself for Tehran to reopen the Strait of HormuzThe announcement was made via Truth Social on Tuesday night Washington time, with Trump calling it a temporary de-escalation measure following threats of wider attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure.

Trump asserted that the cessation of the attack was conditional. Iran, according to him, must agree to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in a complete, immediate, and safe manner. Trump also mentioned that the decision was taken after communication with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif and the Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Asim Munir, who is said to have played a role in mediation efforts. He claimed that the military objectives of the United States had been achieved and mentioned a 10-point proposal from Iran that he considered could be the basis for further negotiations.

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Pakistan's role is said to be an important element in this announcement. Reuters reported that Pakistan will host further talks in Islamabad, while Iran stated that retaliatory attacks would be stopped if aggression against it also ceased. In the same development, Iran signaled that safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz could be temporarily opened during the ceasefire.

In Tehran, Iranian state media framed Trump's move as an Iranian diplomatic victory, with the narrative that Washington ultimately accepted the terms proposed by Tehran. However, until now, the full details of the agreement have not been disclosed to the public, including whether the opening of the Strait of Hormuz will be completely free or remain under Iranian military control.

The ceasefire is still tentative; regional stability is not yet guaranteed.

Although it brings a breath of fresh air after weeks of war that shook the Middle East and the world's energy markets, this ceasefire is still tentative. AP reported that there are still major questions about when exactly the ceasefire will take effect, what Israel's position is in the agreement, and whether the conflict that has spread to Lebanon and the Gulf will truly subside. In fact, attacks were still reported in several locations in the region early Wednesday morning.

Therefore, Trump's announcement is more appropriately read as a two-week tactical pause rather than a final peace. The next direction will be largely determined by three things: Iran's willingness to safely open the Strait of Hormuz, the success of further negotiations in Islamabad, and the ability of Washington and its allies to ensure that this pause does not break down into a new military escalation.