United States President, Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to planned military strikes on Iran, offering a two-week suspension of bombing operations as part of a proposed ceasefire arrangement.
The declaration, made on Tuesday, was tied to a key condition requiring Tehran to fully reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
Trump stated that the pause in hostilities would only take effect if the waterway is reopened completely, immediately, and safely.
In a statement issued shortly before a previously set deadline for possible military action, the U.S. leader indicated that the proposed pause would represent a mutual ceasefire between both parties.
He suggested that significant progress had already been made toward achieving U.S. military objectives and expressed optimism about ongoing negotiations aimed at securing lasting peace in the region.
According to Trump, discussions between Washington and Tehran have advanced considerably, with a 10-point proposal reportedly submitted by Iranian authorities now forming the basis for further talks.
He noted that most contentious issues between the two sides had been addressed, adding that the two-week window would allow both parties to finalise and formalise a broader agreement.
The development followed heightened tensions and warnings of imminent large-scale military action.
Trump had earlier cautioned that failure to reach an agreement could result in devastating consequences, warning that an entire civilisation could be at risk if hostilities escalated.
Diplomatic efforts to prevent conflict intensified in the final hours before the announcement, with Pakistan reportedly putting forward a last-minute proposal aimed at averting widespread US attacks on Iran.
The situation remained fluid, but the proposed ceasefire has raised cautious hopes for de-escalation in a region long affected by geopolitical instability.
