Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered all military units to cease firing following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire with the United States, while warning that the pause in hostilities does not mark the end of the war. The directive was delivered in a statement broadcast on state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), emphasizing compliance across all branches of Iran’s armed forces.

Despite the ceasefire, Iranian authorities struck a cautious tone, underscoring that military readiness remains unchanged. In a statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the country’s “hands remain upon the trigger,” warning that any action by adversaries, including the United States or Israel, would be met with force. Officials stressed that the ceasefire is a temporary measure tied to ongoing negotiations rather than a formal conclusion to the conflict.

The war, which began after a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on February 28 reportedly killed Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has lasted more than five weeks and resulted in casualties across multiple countries. Iranian authorities claimed that most of their strategic objectives have been achieved, framing the ceasefire as a position of strength. They described the development as a potential “historic victory,” contingent on the outcome of diplomatic talks.

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Central to the negotiations is a revised 10-point proposal submitted by Iran in response to a 15-point plan from Washington. The proposal includes demands such as the withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region, the lifting of international sanctions, full compensation for war damages, and the release of Iranian assets held abroad. It also calls for coordinated control and secure transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, under terms favorable to Tehran.

Negotiations are scheduled to take place in Islamabad beginning April 10 and are expected to last two weeks, with the possibility of extension. Iranian officials have urged national unity during this period, encouraging citizens to continue public displays of support while diplomatic efforts proceed. They indicated that a final agreement would depend on the acceptance of the outlined principles within a binding international framework.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the ceasefire, describing it as a “double-sided” arrangement and signaling optimism about a long-term resolution. He stated that the United States had achieved its military objectives and viewed Iran’s proposal as a workable basis for peace. However, he added that the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting a key sticking point in the ongoing negotiations.

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