India, April 9 -- The United States, Iran and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire following a last-minute diplomatic push led by Pakistan, with both sides set to begin negotiations in Islamabad even as differences persist over the scope of the truce.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, April 7 that he had agreed "to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks" after speaking with Pakistan's leadership, which has been mediating between Washington and Tehran and had sought a pause in hostilities.

Iran indicated that the agreement could enable it to formalize a policy of charging vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. However, specifics remain unclear, including how suc...