Trump Halts Military Action Against Iran for Two Weeks Amid Diplomatic Push

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a two-week suspension of military operations against Iran, describing the move as a mutual ceasefire aimed at advancing long-term peace in the Middle East.

The announcement was made via the social media platform Truth Social. Trump stated that his decision was in response to a request from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, who asked him to withhold destructive force intended for Iran. Trump linked this suspension to the Islamic Republic of Iran's agreement to the full and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump indicated that the United States had already met and exceeded all its military objectives and had made significant progress toward a final agreement for lasting peace with Iran, thereby establishing stability in the Middle East. He clarified that this suspension constitutes a mutual ceasefire between both sides.

The U.S. President added that the Iranian side presented a ten-point proposal, which he characterized as a practical basis for negotiations. He noted that almost all previous points of contention have been resolved between the United States and Iran, and the two-week period will provide an opportunity to finalize the agreement.

Trump concluded his remarks by expressing his honor, as President of the United States and representative of Middle Eastern countries, to see this long-standing issue nearing resolution.