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United States and Iran have reached a ceasefire agreement for two weeks in the midst of the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The announcement was made by President Donald Trump, who stated that the agreement includes as a key condition the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important routes for global energy trade.
Trump stated that the United States will collaborate to “unclog traffic” in that maritime route, following days of uncertainty that impacted stability in the region. From the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the truce as “a victory for the United States.”
For its part, Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed the agreement through a statement emphasizing that its ten-point plan prioritizes "fundamental issues," including the control of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz under the coordination of the Iranian Armed Forces.
This detail shows that, although there is consensus on the reopening, differences persist regarding who will exercise effective control over the area.
In parallel, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, welcomed the ceasefire and offered to mediate, inviting the leaders of both countries to continue dialogue on his territory with the aim of resolving outstanding disputes.
However, the situation remains fragile. According to the office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, Lebanon is not included in this temporary agreement, leaving other fronts of conflict open in the region.
Additionally, Trump indicated that China may have played a role in negotiating the ceasefire, which introduces a new geopolitical element into the crisis.
Despite the announcement of the ceasefire, in the hours that followed missile attacks were reported in both the Gulf region and Israel, which raises questions about the immediate effectiveness of the agreement and reflects the volatility of the current situation in the Middle East.
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