Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire Live: People shout slogans as they gather after a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war was announced, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. (REUTERS)
Iran-US-Israel War Ceasefire Live Updates:Amid a “fragile ceasefire”, an explosion was heard at the Lavan refinery in Iran, the Mehr News reported on Wednesday. A separate instance of explosions was reported from the Sirri Island, according to Turkiye Today.
Turkey opens airspace: Iraq has reopened its airspace after the US-Iran ceasefire, with the Civil Aviation Authority confirming the resumption of flight operations as security conditions improve after weeks of regional escalation. In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the authority said: “It has been decided to reopen Iraqi airspace to air traffic starting today, following the stabilisation of the situation and the return to normalcy.” “Under this measure, all civilian flights are permitted to resume, including overflights, takeoffs, and landings at Iraqi airports, in accordance with the established regulations and instructions,” it said.
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India backs ceasefire: India’s MEA welcomed the Iran-US ceasefire, stressing diplomacy and calling for uninterrupted navigation and global trade through the Strait of Hormuz. “We welcome the ceasefire reached and hope that it will lead to a lasting peace in West Asia. As we have continuously advocated earlier, de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy are essential to bring an early end to the ongoing conflict. The conflict has already caused immense suffering to people and disrupted global energy supply and trade networks. We expect that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through the Strait of Hormuz,” MEA said.
The world has stepped back from the edge of a catastrophic escalation as US President Donald Trump suspended plans for a massive bombardment of Iran late Tuesday local time, agreeing to a fragile two-week ceasefire. The breakthrough, brokered by Pakistan and supported by Chinese diplomatic pressure, came just two hours before a self-imposed White House deadline that threatened the “annihilation” of Iranian civilisation.
While the deal has seen the US military halt offensive operations and prompted a tentative agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the situation remains volatile. Even as the diplomatic “off-ramp” takes shape, missile sirens continue to sound across the Gulf, and Israel has made it clear that its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon will not be paused.
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Non-aggression
A US commitment not to attack Iran.
2
Strait of Hormuz
Continued Iranian control over the strategic waterway.
3
Acceptance of enrichment
US recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium.
4
Lifting all primary sanctions
Removal of direct US sanctions on Iran.
5
Lifting all secondary sanctions
Removal of US penalties on third countries dealing with Iran.
6
Termination of UNSC resolutions
All UN Security Council resolutions against Iran to be ended.
7
Termination of IAEA resolutions
All IAEA Board of Governors resolutions against Iran to be ended.
8
Compensation to Iran
Payment of compensation by the United States.
9
US troop withdrawal
Pulling US combat forces out of the West Asia region.
10
Cessation on all fronts
Including against the “Islamic Resistance of Lebanon” — a reference to Hezbollah.
THE CLAIM
A list posted by an Iranian consulate in India
The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad on Wednesday published what it described as Iran’s 10-point proposal — and said the United States had accepted these terms as a “workable” basis for ending the current Iran-US-Israel confrontation. The post appeared on the consulate’s official X handle, @IraninHyderabad.
WHY IT MATTERS
Tehran is framing the ceasefire as a “victory”
The list goes considerably further than anything Washington has publicly endorsed. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has framed the ceasefire as a victory and claimed Trump agreed to all 10 points — a framing the White House has since pushed back on.
WASHINGTON’S WORDS
Trump called it a “workable basis”, not an agreement
In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump said the United States had received a 10-point proposal from Iran and believed it was “a workable basis on which to negotiate”. He announced a two-week double-sided ceasefire, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and said almost all points of past contention had been agreed to but needed to be finalised.
WHITE HOUSE PUSHBACK
Press secretary clarifies what Trump meant
Responding to Iran’s framing of the proposal as accepted, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement insisting the President’s words speak for themselves.
“This is a workable basis to negotiate, and those negotiations will continue.”
— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary
THE ENRICHMENT GAP
Trump told Netanyahu he won’t drop enrichment demand
In a call before the ceasefire, Trump assured Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu he would not give up the demand that Iran hand over all of its enriched uranium and not resume enrichment, an Israeli official told Axios. That directly contradicts Point 3 of the Iranian plan, which calls for US “acceptance” of Iran’s right to enrich.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Islamabad talks scheduled for April 10
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who mediated the ceasefire alongside Field Marshal Asim Munir, has invited US and Iranian delegations to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, to negotiate a conclusive agreement. The two-week truce window is meant to allow that deal to be finalised.
Sources: @IraninHyderabad (X) · Donald Trump on Truth Social · White House statement to Foreign Policy · Iranian SNSC / FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi · Axios · Al Jazeera · Washington Post
Iran war 2026: Developing this morning
- Trump foresees a ‘Golden Age’: In a new post on Truth Social, President Trump struck an optimistic tone, stating, “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen… Big money will be made.” He confirmed the U.S. will assist with shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that American forces will be “just ‘hangin’ around’ in order to make sure that everything goes well.”
- Oil markets in freefall: Global energy markets have reacted violently to the de-escalation. US crude oil futures plummeted 18% to $92.60, while Brent crude fell 6%. Traders are banking on the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran’s warnings of “technical limitations” keep analysts cautious.
Israel’s ‘separate’ war: Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office confirmed support for the US-Iran pause but explicitly stated it does not include the war in Lebanon. Minutes later, a strike in Sidon killed at least eight people, underscoring the limits of the truce. - Defiance in Tehran: Pro-government demonstrators have flooded the streets of the Iranian capital, burning American and Israeli flags and chanting against “compromisers.” The military leadership has echoed this sentiment, warning that their “hands remain upon the trigger.”
- The ‘enrichment’ discrepancy: A significant diplomatic rift has emerged over the 10-point peace plan. The Farsi-language version reportedly includes an “acceptance of enrichment” clause for Iran’s nuclear program, a detail missing from the English version and a potential deal-breaker for the Trump administration.
- Islamabad summit: High-level negotiations are set to begin this Friday in Pakistan, which has emerged as the primary mediator in the conflict.
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