SAEDNEWS: The negotiating delegations of Iran and the United States will begin discussions in Islamabad starting Friday, April 10.
According to a political report by Saed News, citing Tabnak, Iran and the United States agreed in the early hours of Wednesday—after 40 days of conflict—to a two-week ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations based on Iran’s 10-point proposal, with mediation by Pakistan.
The ceasefire agreement was approved by the U.S. President and Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
The ceasefire took effect across all regions, including Lebanon and other areas, at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (Iran local time), and at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 (U.S. Eastern Time).
In an official statement, the Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that negotiations between Iranian and U.S. delegations will begin on April 10, 2026, in Islamabad.
Iran has allocated two weeks for these talks, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, who is leading the mediation efforts, expressed hope that the “Islamabad talks” would lead to lasting peace and stated that more positive developments are expected in the coming days. He also invited both delegations to convene in Islamabad on Friday, April 10, to begin negotiations aimed at reaching a final agreement to resolve all disputes.
Trump: Iran’s 10-Point Proposal Could Be a Basis for Negotiation
U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a post that the United States has received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believes it could serve as a reliable basis for negotiations.
He claimed that the ceasefire would be mutual, adding that the U.S. had already achieved its military objectives and was making significant progress toward a long-term peace agreement with Iran and broader peace in the Middle East.
Trump further stated that most points of disagreement between the two countries have already been resolved, and that the two-week period would allow for the finalization of a comprehensive agreement.
He added that it is an honor for the United States, under his leadership, to be close to resolving this long-standing issue.
Iran’s 10 Conditions Imposed on the U.S.
According to a statement by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Iran imposed ten conditions on the United States, asserting that the U.S. was forced to accept them following what it described as a failed and unlawful war. The conditions include:
Commitment to non-aggression
Continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz
Recognition of Iran’s uranium enrichment
Removal of all primary sanctions
Removal of all secondary sanctions
Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions
Termination of all IAEA Board of Governors resolutions
Compensation payments to Iran
Withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from the region
End to all conflicts, including those involving Lebanese resistance forces
Araghchi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz for Two Weeks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that, as part of the agreement, safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will be ensured for two weeks in coordination with Iran’s armed forces, subject to technical limitations.
He also thanked Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir for their efforts in mediating the conflict.
Araghchi stated that if attacks against Iran cease, Iran’s armed forces will also halt their defensive operations.
Israel Reportedly Joins Ceasefire
CNN reported, citing a senior White House official, that Israel has also agreed to be part of the two-week ceasefire and will halt its attacks on Iran while negotiations are ongoing.
Although Trump did not mention Israel in his official statement, informed sources confirmed Tel Aviv’s participation in the agreement.
Netanyahu’s Response
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for the temporary suspension of attacks but stated that the ceasefire would not apply to Lebanon. He added that Israel’s support for the decision is conditional on Iran keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and halting its attacks.
