German Media: Ceasefire for Two Weeks: Both U.S. and Iran Claim "Victory"

The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Trump stated this was a "complete and total victory" for the United States. Tehran, meanwhile, declared that the enemy suffered an "undeniable historic defeat." In interviews with media outlets, Trump mentioned that Beijing also played a role in the mediation.

Less than one hour before President Trump’s ultimatum deadline, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Tehran will temporarily open the Strait of Hormuz.

Both sides declared victory. Speaking to AFP, Trump said this was a "complete and total victory" for the United States.

Iran also called the ceasefire a victory and announced it has agreed to begin negotiations with the U.S. in Pakistan starting Friday, April 10th, aimed at ending the conflict.

The Iranian Supreme National Security Council stated in a statement: "In this cowardly, illegal, and criminal war launched against the Iranian nation, the enemy has suffered an undeniable historic defeat." The statement added: "Iran has achieved a great victory."

The White House said Israel also agreed to the ceasefire. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the ceasefire does not include Lebanon.

In a post on his social platform Truth Social, Trump wrote that the Pakistani leader had requested him to "pause the destructive force scheduled to be deployed against Iran tonight."

Trump: China Involved in Mediation

When asked by AFP during a phone interview whether China had participated in the mediation, Trump replied: "I heard yes. Yes, they were involved."

On April 8, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China has consistently been actively committed to promoting peace and halting hostilities. She noted that China's foreign minister had held 26 telephone conversations with foreign ministers of relevant countries, China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs made multiple visits to the Gulf region, and China and Pakistan jointly proposed a five-point peace initiative.

In a post on his social media platform, Trump wrote: "I agree to suspend bombing attacks on Iran for two weeks, provided Iran agrees to fully, immediately, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz."

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi confirmed that ships will be able to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz within the next two weeks. One-fifth of global oil trade passes through this strait.

Araghchi stated in a declaration: "If attacks against Iran cease, our powerful armed forces will suspend their defensive operations."

What was Agreed?

Trump claimed on social media that significant progress has been made toward a long-term agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and that he had received a 10-point plan from Iran, which he described as "a usable basis for negotiation."

However, the publicly released content of Iran’s plan includes extreme positions—for example, the lifting of long-standing U.S. sanctions, recognition of Tehran’s authority over the Strait of Hormuz, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region.

Most critically, Iran insists that this plan requires Washington to accept Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.

Trump told AFP: "The issue of enriched uranium will be perfectly resolved; otherwise, I would not have agreed to (the ceasefire)." Yet he revealed no specific details.

Sources: DW

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