Washington: President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just hours before a deadline he set to take military action. The agreement hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway critical for global oil shipments.
According to Ghana Web, Trump's decision followed discussions with Pakistani leaders, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. They requested a halt to the planned military operations against Iran. Trump communicated the agreement on Truth Social, emphasizing the ceasefire's conditionality on Iran's compliance with the terms set forth.
Trump stated that the United States had already achieved its military objectives and stressed the potential for a long-term peace agreement with Iran and broader peace in the Middle East. He noted that a proposal from Iran consisting of ten points could serve as a foundation for further negotiations, with the ceasefire providing time to finalize the agreement.
The President expressed optimism about resolving longstanding issues and highlighted the significance of the progress made. The White House subsequently indicated that Trump would not make further public appearances that evening.