At the end of last week, Donald Trump warned Iran that it must reopen the Strait of Hormuz through which 20% of the world’s petroleum products pass, no later than 2:00 a.m. Kigali time on Wednesday.
In a message posted on Truth Social on April 7, 2026, Trump said that if Iran failed to comply, he would destroy it.
However, shortly before the deadline, Trump announced that he had agreed to halt military strikes against the Middle Eastern country, on the condition that authorities in Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Through Truth Social, Trump stated:
“Following discussions with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, and Field Marshal Asim Munir (head of Pakistan’s military), who requested that I halt the destruction of Iran, and if the Islamic Republic of Iran agrees to immediately and fully reopen Hormuz in a secure manner, I have agreed to suspend destruction and attacks on Iran for two weeks.”
According to Iran’s state media, ten key conditions were outlined for ending the conflict. These include halting military operations in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen, and establishing a permanent ceasefire involving Iran.
Other conditions include resolving conflicts across the Middle East permanently, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and establishing rules and mechanisms to ensure security and safe navigation in the waterway.
There are also provisions for compensation for damages caused in Iran, lifting sanctions imposed on the country, and releasing Iranian assets frozen by the United States.
Additionally, Iran would need to commit to abandoning efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
The final condition states that both sides would immediately cease hostilities once these terms are agreed upon.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global trade route, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil. Since its closure, Iran has reportedly attacked commercial ships believed to be linked to U.S. allies.
Normally, around 3,000 ships pass through the strait each month, though traffic has significantly decreased. About one-third of global fertilizer shipments also pass through this route, along with food and technological goods.
Since the conflict began on February 28, by March 3, 2026, at least 2,076 people had been killed in Iran, with 26,500 injured.
In Lebanon, 1,345 people died and 4,040 were injured. Iraq recorded 109 deaths, Kuwait seven, Syria four, and Jordan 29 injuries.
In Israel, 24 people have been killed and 6,594 injured. In Palestine, four people died as of April 3.
In Bahrain, three people were killed; in Qatar, 16 were injured. The United Arab Emirates recorded 12 deaths and 190 injuries.
In Saudi Arabia, two people died and 22 were injured, while Oman reported three deaths and 15 injuries.
The United States lost 13 people, with 200 others injured.
