Donald Trump said he had agreed to postpone the previously announced deadline on Iran by two weeks and continue negotiations. According to him, the decision was made after efforts by Pakistan and China, and on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened.
He also added that it would be “totally illegal” for Iran to use civilians as human shields around power plants: “They’re not allowed to do that.”»
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that, during the declared two-week truce, Tehran intends to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The official statement stresses that safe passage through the strait during this period will be possible only “subject to coordination with Iran’s armed forces and with due regard for technical constraints.”