US and Iran agree to a ceasefire after six weeks of combat, with Pakistan mediating

The United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement on April 8, 2026, brokered by Pakistan after six weeks of military exchanges. Iran agreed to halt nuclear enrichment and release American hostages held in Evin Prison; the US agreed to suspend new sanctions and pause War Powers debate. Senior IRGC commanders signed alongside Foreign Minister Araghchi and US envoy Witkoff. European allies, excluded from the Pakistan-mediated talks, expressed frustration at being sidelined.