The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement less than an hour before a deadline set by Donald Trump, with both sides claiming the deal as a victory.
Hvylya reports this development, citing statements from world leaders.
Commenting on the deal to AFP, US President Donald Trump stated categorically: "This is an absolute and complete victory. The issue regarding uranium in Tehran will be resolved."
When asked by reporters if he considered the truce a personal victory, Trump left no room for doubt: "A complete and unconditional victory. One hundred percent. No doubt about it." Otherwise, he noted, he would not have agreed to it.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supported the US president's decision while specifically emphasizing that the two-week ceasefire agreement does not apply to Lebanon.
Trump also posted on his Truth Social network: "A big day for world peace! Iran wants this, they are tired of it! Just like everyone else! The United States of America will help solve the problem in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be a lot of positive action! Big money will be made."
He shared an optimistic vision for the region's future: "Iran can begin the rebuilding process. We will supply all kinds of goods and just be around to make sure everything goes well. I am sure it will. Just like it is happening in the US, this could become the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!"
Iran's Statement
Iran also called the ceasefire a victory and announced it had agreed to talks with Washington, scheduled to begin Friday in Pakistan.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council published a statement on social media: "We congratulate the people of Iran on this victory and reiterate that until the details of the victory are finalized, officials and the public must remain united and steadfast."
The Iranian side claims that the US allegedly agreed to all 10 points of Tehran's peace plan. These include a non-aggression pact, maintaining Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, consent to uranium enrichment, the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions, the termination of all UN Security Council and IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, compensation payments to Iran, the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, and an end to the war on all fronts, including against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The Supreme National Security Council's statement added: "After a historic battle, Iran and the resistance forces have forced the enemy into a dead end."
Iranian state leadership provided an even more categorical assertion: "The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat in its cowardly, illegal, and criminal war against the Iranian nation. Iran has won a great victory."
France 24 reports that when discussing the agreement's details, Trump noted: "We have a 15-point deal, most of which has already been agreed upon. We will see what happens next. We will see if we get to the finish line."
Earlier, the Republican president wrote on Truth Social that Iran had put forward a 10-point proposal, which he described as "workable."
Trump separately addressed the issue of Iranian enriched uranium, a key conflict point: "That will be completely resolved, or I wouldn't have agreed."
However, the president did not specify exactly what would happen with the uranium.
When asked whether he would return to his previous threats to destroy Iranian civilian power plants and bridges if the deal fell through, Trump gave an evasive answer: "You will have to wait and see."
The ceasefire agreement follows more than a month of devastating strikes by the US and Israel and was made possible through Pakistan's mediation. Trump also indicated he believed China pushed Tehran into negotiations: "I hear yes," he replied when asked about Beijing's involvement.
The US president is scheduled to visit Beijing in mid-May to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a crucial superpower summit. The trip was initially planned for early April, but Trump postponed it, stating he needed to remain in Washington to oversee military operations against Iran. Beijing is a close partner of Tehran and the primary buyer of Iranian oil, most of which passes through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, China maintains strong economic ties with Gulf states and has repeatedly condemned Iranian strikes against them.
Negotiations
Citing informed sources, Axios and CNN report that the first round of in-person talks between the US and Iran aimed at finalizing an agreement to end the war will take place on Friday, April 10. Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, will host the historic meeting.
The upcoming event will mark the first direct contact between officials from the two nations since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt commented on the meeting preparations: "Discussions regarding in-person talks are ongoing, but nothing is final until announced by the president or the White House."
The American delegation is expected to be represented by Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Vice President J.D. Vance. Vance is currently in Hungary, but a stop in Pakistan could be added to his itinerary if schedules align.
As Axios notes, Witkoff has led diplomatic contacts with Tehran during the conflict, supported by Vance. However, their roles may shift during the face-to-face talks, with the US vice president likely heading the American delegation.
A senior US official added that J.D. Vance has established direct working contact with Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir. Previously, Donald Trump, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly thanked Munir for his key efforts in securing the ceasefire agreement.