[News] Iran secures 2-week ceasefire with US on its terms, to include Lebanon

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Iran secures 2-week ceasefire with US on its terms, to include Lebanon
Al Mayadeen English
April 7, 2026
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Iran-US ceasefire reached under regional mediation; "Israel" suspends
attacks, and key Iranian security and economic demands are highlighted.

   - [image: Women pay their respects at a memorial to the unknown soldier
   and nuclear scientists killed during the 2025 Twelve-Day War, at the
   Emamzadeh Saleh Shrine in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (AP)]
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   Women pay their respects at a memorial to the unknown soldier and nuclear
   scientists killed during the 2025 Twelve-Day War, at the Emamzadeh Saleh
   Shrine in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (*AP*)

Iran has achieved a significant diplomatic victory
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after reaching a two-week ceasefire with the United States, following
intense negotiations and regional mediation, Iranian officials announced
Wednesday.

Under the arrangement, Iran’s armed forces have agreed to suspend defensive
operations
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if the US and "Israel" halt their attacks, while safe passage through the
strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will be permitted for the next two
weeks under coordination with Iran’s military and technical restrictions.

In a statement on behalf of the Iranian Supreme National Council, Iranian
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that, “In response to the brotherly
request of PM Sharif in his tweet
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and considering the request by the United States for negotiations based on
its 15‑point proposal as well as the US announcement by POTUS about acceptance
of the general framework
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of Iran’s 10‑point proposal as a basis for talks, I hereby declare on
behalf of Iran's Supreme National Security Council: If attacks on Iran are
halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.”

Additionally, Araghchi expressed gratitude to Pakistani Prime Minister
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Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir for their
“tireless efforts to end the war in the region,” noting that the ceasefire
reflects the sacrifices of Iranian forces
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and the enduring support of the population since the early days of the
conflict.
Iran's 10 terms

As part of the ceasefire agreement with the United States, Iran has
outlined a detailed set of demands
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aimed at ensuring its national security, economic sovereignty, and regional
influence.

Central to the list is Iran’s insistence on a commitment to non-aggression
from the United States and its allies, seeking guarantees that the temporary
pause in fighting
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will not be exploited for renewed military action. Equally significant is
Tehran’s demand to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical
maritime chokepoint through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil
supply passes. By retaining oversight of this passage, Iran reinforces its
strategic leverage in global energy markets.

Iran also emphasizes the recognition of its right to uranium enrichment, a
long-standing point of contention in international nuclear negotiations.
The inclusion of sanctions relief, both primary and secondary, underscores
the country’s focus on economic stability and the restoration of
international trade and financial access.

At the same time, Iran calls for the termination
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of all UN Security Council and Board of Governors resolutions that it views
as restrictive or punitive, highlighting a desire to reset its
international standing on nuclear and security issues.

Beyond these political and economic objectives, Tehran is seeking paid
compensation for damages suffered and a complete withdrawal of US forces
from the region, aiming to reduce foreign military presence that Iran
considers a threat. Finally, the list calls for the end of military
operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, signaling Iran’s concern for
its allied positions and broader regional influence.

*Iran’s 10-Point Ceasefire Demands:*

   1. Commitment to non-aggression
   2. Continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz
   3. Recognition of Iran's right to uranium enrichment
   4. Lifting all primary sanctions
   5. Lifting all secondary sanctions
   6. Termination of all United Nations Security Council resolutions
   7. Termination of all Board of Governors resolutions
   8. Paid compensation for Iran
   9. Withdrawal of US forces from the region
   10. Ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon

'Israel' joins the ceasefire in Iran

Meanwhile, a senior White House official told *CNN* that "Israel" has
agreed to join the temporary ceasefire and suspend its bombing campaigns
while negotiations continue.

The ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump just 90 minutes
before a self‑imposed deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or
face escalated US attacks on civilian infrastructure, the official said.

The White House official confirmed that "Israel" has also joined the
ceasefire, agreeing to temporarily suspend its bombings while negotiations
continue.
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