Who announced the agreement of the immediate ceasefire between the United States and Iran?

Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif announced the immediate ceasefire agreement on the social platform X.

What regions are explicitly included in the immediate ceasefire agreement?

The ceasefire agreement is to be implemented in all regions, specifically including Lebanon.

When and where are the representatives of all parties invited to meet for further consultation?

They are invited to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, by Friday, April 10th.

What was Trump's demand in his ultimatum to Iran before the ceasefire?

Trump demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the bombing of its infrastructure.

When did Prime Minister Sharif announce that the ceasefire was immediately effective?

Sharif announced it just ten minutes before Trump's ultimatum deadline was set to expire.

10 Minutes Before Ultimatum Expiry, Pakistan PM: US and Iran Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

Published Apr 8, 2026 9:47 AM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 9:28 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

Pakistani PM Sharif announced on X an immediate ceasefire between Iran and the US (and allies), just 10 minutes before Donald Trump's ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz was to expire. He invited parties to Islamabad for further negotiations.

According to Agence France-Presse and BBC News, Sharif posted on social platform X: "I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States, and their respective allies have agreed to implement an immediate ceasefire in all regions, including Lebanon, effective immediately."

Sharif expressed his relief at this development and invited representatives from all parties to come to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, by Friday, April 10th, to "further consult and reach a final agreement to resolve all disputes."

Trump had previously issued an ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. US Eastern Time on the 7th (8 a.m. Taipei time on the 8th), or face bombing of Iran's infrastructure.

Just 10 minutes before the deadline expired, Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif announced that the ceasefire was "immediately effective." (Compiled by Cai Jia-min) 1150408

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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10 Minutes Before Ultimatum Expiry, Pakistan PM: US and Iran Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

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