Trump suspends Iran military strikes for two weeks following appeal from Pakistani leaders
Trump suspends military strikes on Iran for two weeks, pending Strait of Hormuz reopening. Peace agreement nearing completion.
Lauren Collins ·
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would suspend planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks following appeals from Pakistani leaders and contingent on Tehran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision came after conversations with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who urged restraint as tensions escalated in the region.
Trump said the pause in military action would form part of what he described as a “double-sided ceasefire,” dependent on Iran ensuring the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically vital waterway.
“The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives,” Trump said, adding that Washington was “very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran.”
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been at the center of recent tensions, with disruptions raising concerns over energy supplies and regional stability.
Trump also said the United States had received a 10-point proposal from Iran that he described as “a workable basis” for negotiations. He added that most longstanding points of contention between the two countries had already been resolved in principle.
Iran has not yet publicly confirmed the proposal or the ceasefire conditions.
The White House did not provide additional details on the scope of military operations that had been planned or the specific objectives it said had been achieved.
Pakistan’s government has not immediately commented on Trump’s remarks, though Islamabad has previously called for de-escalation between Washington and Tehran.
Trump said the two-week pause would allow time to finalize a broader agreement aimed at securing “long-term peace” in Iran and across the Middle East.
Energy markets and regional governments are expected to closely monitor developments, particularly any confirmation from Tehran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.