Amid the current conflicts, a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been announced. The agreement is set to last two weeks while both sides aim to negotiate a more permanent peace deal.
President Donald Trump has gone on to describe the deal as a “total and complete victory,” claiming the United States military objectives have been successfully met. The deal includes a mutual halt to strikes and a claim from Iran stating that they will reopen the Strait of Hurmuz, a global shipping route for oil.
Tensions between the two countries are undoubtedly still high, with Iran accusing the United States of violating certain aspects of the agreement. This uncertainty has raised doubts about whether or not the truce will truly hold. Additionally, the situation regarding the Strait remains unstable, with limited ship movement and warnings from the United States that the ceasefire could collapse if Iran does not fully open the waterway.
Overall, the ceasefire represents a temporary pause, incredibly far from a full on peace agreement between the two countries. While immediate conflict has been reduced for the time being, further details regarding military action following this two week period is uncertain.