Trump Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire Deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from imminent military strikes in a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough mediated by Pakistan.

The truce, announced on Tuesday, will see a temporary suspension of U.S. attacks on Iran, contingent on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe global oil transit—a key condition for the agreement.

Trump, in a statement, said the decision followed appeals from Pakistani leaders and ongoing negotiations between both sides. He noted, “subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”

Describing the move as reciprocal, the U.S. leader added, “This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE,” signaling that both parties are expected to halt hostilities during the period.

The agreement comes just hours before a deadline set by Washington for a large-scale offensive against Iranian targets, marking a dramatic de-escalation in a conflict that has disrupted global markets and heightened tensions across the Middle East.

Officials said the ceasefire is part of a broader diplomatic push, with Iran reportedly presenting a 10-point proposal that Trump described as a “workable basis” for further negotiations toward a long-term peace deal.

Pakistan played a central mediating role in the talks, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military officials engaging both sides to avert escalation.

While the ceasefire has been welcomed as a step toward de-escalation, uncertainty remains over its durability, as sporadic hostilities and deep-seated disagreements continue to threaten lasting peace in the region.