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US-Iran War Updates: Iran has claimed it has achieved a great victory and forced the United States to accept its 10-point plan, according to a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. As part of the plan, the US has in principle agreed to lift all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, accept Iran’s nuclear enrichment, and recognize its continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, the council said.
“The enemy, in its unfair, unlawful, and criminal war against the Iranian nation, has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat,” the statement read.
US-Iran War Updates: What Did Trump Announce?
President Donald Trump said he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his 8 p.m. deadline to destroy a “whole civilization.” Trump said the ceasefire agreement was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.
“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
US-Iran War Updates: What Did Trump Say About the 10-Point Plan?
“We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated,” Trump wrote.
“The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East,” he added.
IRAN DECLARES VICTORY — Supreme National Security Council
US ‘FORCED’ to accept TEHRAN’S 10-POINT PLAN
KEY POINTS:
— US agrees to IRANIAN CONTROL IN HORMUZ
— accepts ENRICHMENT
— lifts SANCTIONS
— Pays COMPENSATION
— US forces WITHDRAW https://t.co/fWqlacujJT pic.twitter.com/EHBQcO0EZd— RT (@RT_com) April 7, 2026
US-Iran War Updates: What Is Israel’s Position?
Israel is part of the two-week ceasefire President Trump announced, a senior White House official told CNN. Israel has agreed to also suspend its bombing campaign while negotiations continue, the official said.
US-Iran War Updates: How Did Markets React?
US stock futures jumped after Trump announced the two-week ceasefire. Dow futures were up 1.53%, S&P 500 futures increased 1.58% and Nasdaq futures rose 1.68% in after-hours trading. At the same time, crude oil futures fell sharply. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell more than 10% after hours.
US-Iran War Updates: What Did Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Say?
The council said the US has in principle agreed to lift all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, accept Iran’s nuclear enrichment, and recognize its continued control over the Strait of Hormuz. “The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat,” the statement read.
US-Iran War Updates: What was the Role of Pakistan?
Trump credited conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan for his decision to hold off on bombing. Pakistan has been actively mediating between Washington and Tehran, with Sharif requesting a two-week ceasefire and deadline extension earlier Tuesday.
US-Iran War Updates: What Is the White House’s Schedule?
The White House called a lid at 6:44 p.m. ET, meaning officials don’t anticipate that the press will see Trump for the remainder of the evening. The announcement came just hours before Trump’s self-imposed 8 p.m. deadline.
FAQs: US-Iran Ceasefire
Q: What did Iran claim?
A: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the US accepted its 10-point plan, including lifting all sanctions, accepting nuclear enrichment and recognizing Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Q: What did Trump announce?
A: Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, agreeing to suspend bombing and attacks on the condition that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Q: Is Israel part of the ceasefire?
A: Yes. A senior White House official told CNN that Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing campaign while negotiations continue.
Q: How did markets react?
A: Dow futures jumped 1.5%, S&P 500 rose 1.58%, Nasdaq climbed 1.68%. Crude oil futures fell more than 10%.
Q: What role did Pakistan play?
A: Trump credited conversations with Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief for his decision, noting they requested he hold off on bombing.
Q: What is the 10-point plan?
A: Iran’s proposal includes lifting of sanctions, acceptance of nuclear enrichment, and recognition of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
