US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran, temporarily halting planned US military action amid rising tensions in the region.
Trump said the truce is conditional on Tehran’s immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump disclosed that the decision followed discussions with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint.
He stated that the United States would suspend bombing operations for two weeks, describing the move as a “double-sided ceasefire” dependent on Iran’s compliance.
Trump added that Washington had already achieved its key military objectives and was close to reaching a broader peace agreement with Tehran. According to him, a 10-point proposal submitted by Iran now serves as a workable framework for negotiations.
He expressed optimism that the temporary truce would allow both sides to finalise a long-term agreement aimed at stabilising the Middle East.
Reports also indicate that Israel has aligned with the ceasefire, halting its own military operations during the period.
The announcement came just hours before a deadline earlier set by Trump, during which he had warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to act.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities have framed the development as a major diplomatic win. Iran’s supreme national security council said the agreement effectively compelled the US to accept its proposals.
The council also claimed that Washington had agreed to lift both primary and secondary sanctions, though this has not been independently confirmed by US officials.
According to Iranian officials, the proposed framework includes regulated passage through the Strait of Hormuz under the supervision of the country’s armed forces.
The coming days are expected to be critical as both sides attempt to convert the temporary ceasefire into a lasting agreement.
