Iran and US could agree ceasefire today as details of major deal emerge

Iran and US could agree ceasefire today as details of major deal emergeIran and the US have received a two-tier proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which could take effect today, according to reports - this is a breaking storyA dramatic ceasefire proposal could be signedByEliana NunesNews Reporter08:34, 6 Apr 2026Updated08:43, 6 Apr 2026|commentsA dramatic two-tier ceasefire proposal that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take effect today, according to reports. Iran and the US have received a framework - for now called the "Islamabad Accord" - which has been drawn up by Pakistan, a source familiar with the plan is widely reported to have said. It is said to envision a two-stage approach, with an immediate ceasefire followed by a broader agreement. Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has been in contact "all night long" with US Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to the source. It comes after Axios reported on Sunday that the US, Iran and regional mediators were discussing a 45-day ceasefire as part of a two-phase deal to end the war. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Top Stories Don't Miss FollowMirrorFacebookX (Twitter)Comment MORE ONBreaking NewsIranUnited StatesGet email updates with the day's biggest storiesSign upInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More infoThank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourPrivacy Notic...