President Donald Trump said he will suspend planned U.S. military strikes on Iran for two weeks, describing the pause as part of a "double-sided ceasefire" contingent on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, who he said requested a delay in the use of "destructive force" against Iran.
Trump said the pause is conditional on Iran agreeing to the "complete, immediate, and safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint that has been at the center of escalating tensions.
The president framed the move as a sign that U.S. military objectives have already been achieved, saying Washington has "met and exceeded all military objectives" and is now focused on finalizing a broader diplomatic agreement.
Trump said the United States has received a "10-point proposal" from Iran that he described as a "workable basis" for negotiations, adding that "almost all" major points of contention between the two sides have already been resolved.
He said the two-week window is intended to allow negotiators to "finalize and consummate" what he called a "definitive agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran, and peace in the Middle East."
Trump also suggested the agreement would have wider regional implications, saying he was acting "on behalf of the United States" while also representing broader Middle East interests.
The announcement marks a potential de-escalation after days of heightened military activity and threats of further U.S. strikes, though it remains unclear whether Iranian officials have formally agreed to the ceasefire terms outlined by Trump.
No immediate response from Iranian authorities was included in the president's statement, leaving uncertainty over whether the proposed pause in hostilities will take hold.
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