Pakistan brokers ceasefire between U.S. and Iran after 38 days of combat

A ceasefire brokered by Pakistan took effect on April 8, 2026, pausing 38 days of sustained U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran. The agreement halted hostilities across all active fronts but left unresolved the central dispute over Iran's nuclear program. Pakistan served as the primary mediator, transmitting proposals between Washington and Tehran after direct diplomatic channels collapsed at the war's outset. Trump described the ceasefire as a product of "peace through strength" in a White House statement, but the agreement contained no permanent settlement terms.