Trump Agrees to Two-Week Suspension of Attacks on Iran

US President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks in a “double-sided ceasefire,” contingent on Iran allowing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The pause, mediated by Pakistan and supported by Israel, provides time for negotiations based on a 10-point proposal from Iran, with formal talks set to begin in Islamabad.

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will suspend attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks, describing the move as a “double-sided CEASEFIRE.” Speaking on Truth Social on Tuesday, Trump said that the decision follows extensive discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir. According to Trump, the ceasefire agreement hinges on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, which is a key waterway for global oil shipments and international trade.
Trump emphasized that the United States has already achieved and, in some cases, exceeded its military objectives in the region. He described the ceasefire as part of a broader strategy, stating that Washington is “very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East.” The announcement reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent a major escalation in the region and to create a framework for long-term stability.
Iran responded positively to the ceasefire announcement. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that if attacks against Iran are halted, the country’s armed forces will stop their defensive operations. He added that for the two-week period, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible, provided that coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces occurs and technical limitations are considered. Araghchi expressed his gratitude to Pakistan, PM Sharif, and Field Marshal Munir for their efforts in mediating the ceasefire, highlighting Pakistan’s role in de-escalating tensions between the two nations.
According to Reuters, which cited Iranian state media, formal negotiations between the United States and Iran are scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday, April 10. In addition, two White House officials confirmed that Israel has also committed to respecting the two-week ceasefire, reflecting regional coordination among key allies to prevent further conflict.
In his announcement, Trump revealed that Washington has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he described as a workable basis for further negotiations. He stated that almost all of the points that had previously caused contention between the two countries have been resolved, and that the two-week period will allow the agreement to be finalized and formally consummated. The ceasefire announcement came after Pakistan submitted a last-minute proposal aimed at averting a potentially massive US attack on Iran, which Trump had warned could result in catastrophic consequences, describing the urgency of the situation by saying that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if no deal was reached.
This temporary suspension of hostilities signals a cautious but significant step toward easing tensions in the Middle East and provides a narrow window for diplomatic negotiations to secure a longer-lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran, while also addressing concerns about the safety and stability of global shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.