President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following a request from Pakistani leaders and after claiming U.S. military objectives were met.
Ceasefire Declaration
President Trump posted on Truth Social that he agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks, describing it as a "double sided CEASEFIRE." He stated this decision was based on conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who requested a halt to imminent military action.
Conditions and Rationale
The ceasefire is contingent upon Iran's "COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz." Trump asserted that the U.S. has "met and exceeded all Military objectives" and is progressing toward a definitive long-term peace agreement with Iran and for the Middle East.
Negotiation Progress
Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal, which Trump characterized as a "workable basis" for negotiations. He indicated that most past disputes have been resolved, and the two-week pause aims to finalize a comprehensive peace deal.
White House Response
The White House called a lid at 6:44 p.m. on Tuesday, signaling that officials do not expect further press briefings from Trump for the rest of the evening.