U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary suspension of military action against Iran, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease long-standing tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, Trump said the decision followed consultations with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint and diplomatic engagement. He noted that the pause in hostilities is contingent upon Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
“I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided ceasefire,” Trump stated, emphasizing that U.S. military objectives had already been achieved.
The announcement comes amid what Trump described as significant progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He revealed that the United States had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he said forms a “workable basis” for a broader agreement aimed at securing long-term peace.
According to Trump, most major areas of disagreement between the two nations have already been addressed, with the two-week ceasefire window intended to allow both sides to finalize and formalize a comprehensive deal.
The development marks a potentially pivotal moment in efforts to stabilize relations between the U.S. and Iran, whose strained ties have shaped much of the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East for decades.
Trump framed the move as part of a broader push for regional peace, stating that resolving tensions with Iran would contribute significantly to long-term stability across the Middle East.
If successful, the proposed agreement could represent one of the most consequential diplomatic shifts in recent years, potentially easing security concerns and safeguarding critical global oil supply routes linked to the Strait of Hormuz.