A fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran has been reached, averting an immediate escalation of conflict in the region. This breakthrough occurred just before President Donald Trump's deadline, which he had set to warn Iran against non-compliance. The ceasefire is conditional on Iran ensuring the complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global energy shipments. Trump's announcement of the ceasefire followed weeks of heightened tensions, including military actions by both sides. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran's acceptance of the ceasefire, stating that safe passage through the Strait would be coordinated with Iranian armed forces. Despite the ceasefire, military activity intensified with Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure. The agreement allows for a narrow window to negotiate a 10-point proposal from Tehran, which Trump had previously deemed insufficient. The next two weeks will be critical in determining whether diplomacy can prevent a wider conflict or if hostilities will resume.