The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war

Iran has reportedly accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war, according to AP and later reporting, though the terms remain uncertain.

AP reported on April 7 that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said it had accepted the pause and would negotiate in Islamabad beginning Friday. The same report said acceptance of the ceasefire did not mean the war was over.

Later coverage from Axios said President Donald Trump described the U.S. side as agreeing to suspend bombing and attacks for two weeks if Iran agreed to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reporting cited by Axios said a senior Iranian official described Tehran as positively reviewing Pakistan’s request.

The conflicting phrasing leaves open whether the ceasefire is fully agreed or only conditionally accepted. What is clear is that the reported pause has created at least a temporary diplomatic offramp after days of escalating tension.

The development may ease immediate pressure in the region, but its durability will depend on whether the reported conditions are accepted and whether the ceasefire holds.