US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after Trump threatens military action

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire following escalating military tensions and threats from President Trump. Pakistan played a key mediating role in negotiations, urging Trump to postpone threatened attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure. China may have also served as an important behind-the-scenes mediator in the agreement. The ceasefire represents a significant de-escalation in a critical geopolitical flashpoint affecting Middle Eastern stability and global oil markets.