08.04.2026 13:23
On the 40th day of the war in Iran, a 15-day ceasefire decision was made, and negotiations will take place in Islamabad on Friday. Trump announced that Iran's proposed 10-point plan laid the groundwork for the talks. After the ceasefire, The Economist reported that U.S. and Israeli intelligence had "underestimated" the missile capabilities that Iran had built over the years and had "exaggerated" the number of missiles they had destroyed in their eyes.
On the 40th day of the war in Iran, a decision was made for a 15-day ceasefire. Israel halted its attacks on Iran. Trump stated, “Iran's 10-point plan looked quite good. It laid the groundwork for negotiations.” Discussions for the ceasefire will take place on Friday in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.
In the war that began with the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran and has lasted for 40 days, the British The Economist published analyses regarding Tehran's retaliation capacity.
"TEHRAN'S MISSILE COUNT WAS UNDERESTIMATED"
The report indicated that the intelligence services of the US and Israel "underestimated" the number of missiles Tehran has produced over the years, and that they "exaggerated" the number of missiles said to have been destroyed in attacks on Iran during the first weeks of the war and also in June 2025, stating, "Israel's missile interception rate is still high, and casualties and damage are quite limited. However, there is no sign that Iran's missiles or launchers have decreased."
"WE DID NOT EXPECT IRAN'S MISSILE STOCK TO LAST THIS LONG"
The report noted that a small number of Israelis "did not expect Iran's missile stock to last this long," and pointed out that the US and Israel have been unable to fly their planes for a long time to target missile launchers placed at various points in Iran's territory from the air.
The report also highlighted that Iran continues to keep some of its missile launchers underground, stating, "Israeli analysts believe that when the ceasefire is declared, Iran will still have missile launch capabilities. This capacity of Iran will play a central role in the regime's post-war victory narrative and in its displays of power and threats to its neighbors."
2-WEEK CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCED
While negotiations continue between Tehran and Washington, Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28.
Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, as well as many high-ranking officials, were killed.
US President Donald Trump announced that he accepted a two-week mutual ceasefire with Iran on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz is completely opened.
The Iranian administration stated that it aims to conclude the negotiations to end the war with the US and Israel during the 15-day ceasefire process to be held in Pakistan.
TRUMP: IRAN'S PLAN LOOKED QUITE GOOD
Speaking to the British broadcaster Sky News, Trump reiterated that all military targets in Iran have been reached, claiming that "a complete victory has been achieved."
Referring to the terms of the agreement announced by Iran, the US President stated, “Iran's 10-point plan looked quite good. It laid the groundwork for negotiations.”
VANCE: IF IRAN WANTS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT, WE CAN SUCCEED
US Vice President JD Vance also made statements supporting Trump's remarks.
Vance said, “Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, and the US and its allies agreed to stop the attacks. If Iran agrees to implement the agreement in good faith, we can succeed. Trump is eager to make progress on Iran.”
PEZEŞKİYAN: CEASEFIRE WAS ACHIEVED WITH IRAN'S PRINCIPLES
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also made a statement.
Pezeshkian stated that the ceasefire was achieved with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, saying, “The ceasefire is the fruit of our great martyr leader Khamenei’s blood and a success of the entire people's presence in the squares.”
In his statement, the Iranian leader said, “From today onwards, we will continue to stay united in diplomacy, defense, on the streets, and in the service arena.”
WHAT ARE THE TERMS OF IRAN'S 10-POINT PROPOSAL?
Iran's state media announced the conditions of the 10-point ceasefire.
- The US must provide a principled guarantee of non-aggression.
- Passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be conducted in a controlled manner in coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces.
- Acceptance of uranium enrichment.
- All sanctions against Iran must be lifted.
- Primary sanctions against Iran must be lifted.
- Termination of UN Security Council resolutions.
- Termination of International Atomic Energy Agency decisions.
- Full compensation for damages caused to Iran according to calculations and the release of all frozen Iranian assets.
- Withdrawal of US military forces from all bases and deployment points in the region.
- End of the war against allied groups on all fronts, including Lebanon.