US–Iran Temporary Ceasefire Deal Reopens Hormuz With Major Strings Attached

The United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire and partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first concrete diplomatic breakthrough since the waterway’s disruption triggered a global shipping crisis.

In statements released Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would suspend bombing operations against Iran for two weeks, contingent on Tehran immediately reopening the Strait. Iran, in turn, confirmed it would allow vessel transits during the same period—though with a key caveat: passage would occur in coordination with Iranian armed forces.

The announcement came just hours before President Trump’s deadline to reopen the Strait or face the destruction