Source: Jornal de Negócios – Portugal | Original Published At: 2026-04-18 00:00:00 UTC
Key Points
- The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
- Observers are questioning what conditions would allow President Trump to declare victory and end hostilities.
- Permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is seen as a necessary condition for stability.
- The temporary ceasefire does not guarantee lasting stability for maritime transport.
- The article suggests China may hold strategic leverage if the ceasefire fails to secure a US exit.
- The author notes the Strait would not have closed if the US had avoided attacking Iran initially.