New Delhi, Apr 08: US President Donald Trump has announced a conditional two-week ceasefire with Iran, agreeing to suspend planned US military strikes in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and continuing negotiations toward a broader peace agreement.
In a statement, Trump said, “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.”
Trump said, describing the move as a “double-sided ceasefire.”
The announcement marks a temporary halt in what had been shaping up as a major escalation, with Trump asserting that US military objectives had already been achieved.
He added that Washington had received a “10-point proposal” from Iran, calling it a workable basis for negotiations, and claimed that most points of contention between the two sides had already been resolved.
“A two-week period will allow the agreement to be finalised and consummated,” he said, expressing optimism about a long-term resolution.
In a follow-up statement shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the development as “a big day for world peace,” saying Iran “has had enough” and is ready to move forward.
He added that the United States would assist in managing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while American troops would remain in the region to ensure stability.
Trump also suggested that Iran could begin reconstruction, calling the moment a potential turning point and even envisioning a “Golden Age of the Middle East.”
The decision came less than 90 minutes before Trump’s self-imposed 8 p.m. EST deadline for Iran to reach an agreement, stepping back from the brink of a major military confrontation after backchannel diplomacy efforts.
