Iran to Halt Uranium Enrichment, Trump Says

Iran will stop uranium enrichment and allow the United States to “work closely” with the country, according to claims made by former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The statement was presented in the context of a provisional ceasefire arrangement between the U.S. and Iran.

Under the same provisional ceasefire, Tehran is also committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. After the ceasefire announcement, vessel traffic through the waterway resumed, according to MarineTraffic.

The provisional terms also include a requirement that nuclear material described as “deeply buried” be excavated and removed. The source material states that Iran had previously resisted this condition.

Iran’s president said the ceasefire is consistent with “general principles desired by Tehran.” Even with the announcement, the source material describes the situation as fragile.

Separately, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said fighting and ground operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon were continuing. The IDF also instructed residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut to evacuate, according to the source material.

On the diplomatic track, Pakistan’s prime minister confirmed that Iran will take part in upcoming talks in Islamabad. Oman’s foreign minister urged both sides to return to negotiations, according to the source material.