TEHRAN — Iran has indicated a willingness to pause its military response in the region, setting out clear conditions tied to the cessation of attacks and safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that underscores growing diplomatic momentum involving Pakistan and the United States.
In an official statement dated April 7, 2026, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, expressed appreciation to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their role in pushing for de-escalation.
“On behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran, I express gratitude and appreciation for my dear brothers HE Prime Minister of Pakistan Sharif and HE Field Marshal Munir for their tireless efforts to end the war in the region.”
The statement confirms that Tehran is responding to a diplomatic push led by Islamabad, alongside parallel engagement with Washington, where negotiations are reportedly being shaped around competing proposals from both sides.
“In response to the brotherly request of PM Sharif in his tweet, and considering the request by the U.S. for negotiations based on its 15-point proposal as well as announcement by POTUS about acceptance of the general framework of Iran’s 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations, I hereby declare on behalf of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council:”
Iran made its position clear, linking any halt in military operations to a reciprocal pause in hostilities against its territory.
“If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.”
The statement also introduced a temporary arrangement concerning one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, signaling readiness to allow controlled movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
Okay News reports that the announcement aligns closely with recent signals from Washington, where United States President Donald Trump had earlier declared a two-week pause in planned military action against Iran, citing Pakistan-led mediation and ongoing negotiations.
