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Late Tuesday, within about an hour before that deadline, the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary two‑week ceasefire, a conditional pause in offensive operations that analysts called fragile and dependent on diplomatic progress.
Many experts believe that Iran’s list of demands may serve as a
The ceasefire came only after intense diplomatic engagement involving several countries, with Pakistan playing a key role in mediation, and other governments quietly encouraging a negotiated resolution rather than outright military escalation.
Reports also indicated that China exerted pressure on Iran to show flexibility, citing worries about broader economic fallout from a prolonged conflict, while other regional actors helped bring both sides toward compromise.
Iran’s 10‑point proposal, as reported by multiple sources including state media and international outlets, includes conditions that Washington has historically opposed, underscoring how challenging negotiations ahead may be if both sides remain firm.
