Kathmandu – US President Donald Trump has announced that no military action will be taken against Iran for a period of two weeks. Trump stated that Israel has also agreed to halt its attacks during this time. To confirm the ceasefire between the US and Iran, Trump shared a statement from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Truth Social. Araghchi’s statement read: “If attacks on Iran cease, our powerful armed forces will suspend their defensive activities. Furthermore, in the next two weeks, transit through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible under Iran’s military coordination.”
Trump released his statement via his social media platform Truth Social. He explained that the decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks came after discussions with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, who requested that a potential military strike be averted. Trump wrote, “In talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, they urged stopping the destructive forces being sent toward Iran tonight. Moreover, I have agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks on the condition that Iran fully, immediately, and securely reopens the Strait of Hormuz. This will be a ceasefire from both sides.”
On the possibility of a long-term resolution, Trump added, “The reason behind this decision is that we have already achieved many of our military objectives and are making significant progress toward a clear agreement for lasting peace. We have received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which is being considered a practical basis for negotiations.” He expressed confidence that most of the disputes between the US and Iran have been agreed upon and that a final agreement will be prepared and implemented within the two-week timeframe. Trump stated, “As President of the United States and representative of the Middle Eastern countries, I am proud to see that we are close to solving this long-standing issue.”
Trump’s announcement came just before the deadline he had set for a potential agreement. Previously, he had issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening to “end civilization,” which some interpreted as an indication of a nuclear strike. That statement had drawn criticism within the US.
Following the ceasefire announcement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that diplomatic processes will continue. According to her, the future course will be determined by President Trump’s statements. Leavitt mentioned that the US administration has secured Iran’s agreement to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, opening the door for further diplomatic dialogue. The next round of talks is scheduled to take place in Pakistan on Friday. However, there remains widespread international interest in whether these negotiations will yield concrete results.
