US-Iran war: US and Iran Agreed to a Two-week Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week temporary ceasefire with Iran. This comes two hours prior to Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He threatened a severe military attack if Iran fails to reopen the Strait.

About 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The blockage could result in global fuel prices rising sharply. Most countries around the world had suffered the consequences of the US-Iranian conflict, which saw the price of Brent crude oil rise from $61 to $118 a barrel in the first quarter of 2026.

Global leaders praise the U.S.–Iran two-week ceasefire

The Iranian foreign ministry has confirmed the two-week reopening of the Strait, noting that the armed forces will coordinate safe passage through the vital waterway. Meanwhile, some world leaders have welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement, indicating that it might be a way to reduce violence and tension. He emphasised peace and diplomacy.

The spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, Mao Ning, said Beijing welcomed the agreement and highlighted China’s role in encouraging dialogue, noting that it would continue efforts to achieve a complete end to the conflict. On the other hand, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to abide by the truce, stressing the urgent need to end hostilities and move toward lasting peace.

Though some leaders highlighted the importance of lasting peace, Russia has criticised aggressive approaches toward Iran, describing attempts to escalate the conflict as having suffered a “crushing defeat.” Speaking with Sputnik Radio, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the calls for more aggressive actions, offensive behaviour, and claims of imminent victory have failed and that the approach of pursuing a one-sided, unprovoked attack on Iran has been decisively defeated.

Isreal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also welcomed the temporary ceasefire, he expressed support for the U.S. decision to ceasefire but emphasised that fighting in Lebanon would continue.