US, April 10 -- The two-week ceasefire agreed between Iran and the US brought much-needed relief for the world, which saw an intense 40-day battle in the Middle East, bringing oil movement to a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz and disrupting the world's economy.

Now, negotiations aimed at reaching a long-lasting agreement were expected to begin in Islamabad over the weekend.

The talks follow a two-week ceasefire window announced by President Donald Trump after "Operation Epic Fury," which the administration says significantly degraded Iran's military capabilities. According to the White House, the pressure from military operations forced Tehran to seek a ceasefire and agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.

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