US-Iran Temporary Ceasefire Chaotic, No Consensus Among Parties; Trump Urges Weekend Talks
A temporary two-week ceasefire agreement has been reached between the US and Iran, with the US suspending bombing and Iran partially opening the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a significant drop in international oil prices. However, the situation remains chaotic with no consensus, and internal and allied disagreements persist.
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- 📰 Published: April 9, 2026 at 08:34
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US President Trump, under extreme pressure on Iran, announced that both sides have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire. The US will suspend its bombing operations, and Iran will partially open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that the global tension under the threat of civilization's destruction has temporarily eased, and international oil prices have fallen sharply to below $100 per barrel.
Although Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the ceasefire, he still threatened that the agreement does not mean Israel will stop attacking Iran; furthermore, the US did not inform Israel before agreeing. After the ceasefire, Israel continued to attack areas controlled by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, while Iran launched drone attacks on Gulf states like Kuwait and the UAE. On the 8th, multiple countries reported attacks, and various nations lack confidence in the US-Iran ceasefire developments.
Trump, in consecutive interviews with the New York Post and PBS on the 8th, emphasized that the US had won the war and its troops performed excellently. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and envoy Steve Witkoff will participate in ceasefire talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trump stressed that Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement due to Hezbollah, but the US will handle it. He described the situation after the ceasefire as only sporadic skirmishes.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt later stated at a regular briefing that Vice President JD Vance participated in all relevant discussions and plans to lead a delegation for talks with all parties this weekend.
The US, Israel, and Iran internally have differing views on the temporary ceasefire and ending the conflict. Hardliners in Israel believe the agreement does not include Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah and will continue attacks. Pakistani authorities mediating believe the agreement includes Pakistan. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of not adhering to the agreement, claiming Lebanon is continuously attacked. The US has not elaborated much on the agreement's content, with Trump and Leavitt not discussing it further.
Earlier, Iranian state media released a 10-point ceasefire plan basis for agreeing to talks, including Iran continuing to control the Strait of Hormuz, lifting international sanctions, and accepting uranium enrichment, leading to a situation where everyone speaks their own language. The US stated this differs from what Iran privately agreed to, but Trump hopes all parties will sit down at the negotiating table first.
The situation at the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear, with Iranian state media reporting the waterway is still completely closed. Energy market intelligence firm Kpler noted that no oil tankers were seen throughout the day after the ceasefire agreement, with only four cargo ships carrying bulk dry goods passing through.
Despite the lack of trust and the weak foundation of the ceasefire agreement among all parties, the White House's efforts to end the conflict are imminent. The war has lasted over a month and has resulted in US casualties.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine held a joint press conference at the Pentagon on the 8th, explaining that US troops in the Middle East continue to prepare for battle. The war with Iran has caused 13 personnel deaths and over 300 injuries. (Editor: Chen Huiping)
Although Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the ceasefire, he still threatened that the agreement does not mean Israel will stop attacking Iran; furthermore, the US did not inform Israel before agreeing. After the ceasefire, Israel continued to attack areas controlled by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, while Iran launched drone attacks on Gulf states like Kuwait and the UAE. On the 8th, multiple countries reported attacks, and various nations lack confidence in the US-Iran ceasefire developments.
Trump, in consecutive interviews with the New York Post and PBS on the 8th, emphasized that the US had won the war and its troops performed excellently. His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and envoy Steve Witkoff will participate in ceasefire talks in Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trump stressed that Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire agreement due to Hezbollah, but the US will handle it. He described the situation after the ceasefire as only sporadic skirmishes.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt later stated at a regular briefing that Vice President JD Vance participated in all relevant discussions and plans to lead a delegation for talks with all parties this weekend.
The US, Israel, and Iran internally have differing views on the temporary ceasefire and ending the conflict. Hardliners in Israel believe the agreement does not include Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah and will continue attacks. Pakistani authorities mediating believe the agreement includes Pakistan. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of not adhering to the agreement, claiming Lebanon is continuously attacked. The US has not elaborated much on the agreement's content, with Trump and Leavitt not discussing it further.
Earlier, Iranian state media released a 10-point ceasefire plan basis for agreeing to talks, including Iran continuing to control the Strait of Hormuz, lifting international sanctions, and accepting uranium enrichment, leading to a situation where everyone speaks their own language. The US stated this differs from what Iran privately agreed to, but Trump hopes all parties will sit down at the negotiating table first.
The situation at the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear, with Iranian state media reporting the waterway is still completely closed. Energy market intelligence firm Kpler noted that no oil tankers were seen throughout the day after the ceasefire agreement, with only four cargo ships carrying bulk dry goods passing through.
Despite the lack of trust and the weak foundation of the ceasefire agreement among all parties, the White House's efforts to end the conflict are imminent. The war has lasted over a month and has resulted in US casualties.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine held a joint press conference at the Pentagon on the 8th, explaining that US troops in the Middle East continue to prepare for battle. The war with Iran has caused 13 personnel deaths and over 300 injuries. (Editor: Chen Huiping)