US President Donald Trump has said he has agreed to suspend planned military strikes on Iran for a period of two weeks, citing ongoing diplomatic engagements and a potential ceasefire framework.
In a post on Truth social, Trump said the decision followed conversations with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint and requested that the United States hold off on “destructive force” planned against Iran.
He said the pause is contingent upon Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the move would mark a “double-sided ceasefire.”
Trump further claimed that the United States has already met its military objectives and is close to reaching a broader agreement with Iran aimed at ensuring long-term peace in the Middle East.
“We have received a 10-point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis for negotiations,” he said, adding that most contentious issues between the two sides have already been addressed.
He said the two-week window would allow both sides to finalize and formalize the agreement, expressing optimism that the long-standing conflict could move towards resolution.
