BREAKING: Trump agrees to two-week suspension of bombing Iran ‘back to stone age’
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to American bombing and military attacks on Iran, agreeing to a two-week suspension in what is being described as a critical window for diplomacy.
The announcement, made late Tuesday, comes just hours before a previously set deadline for potential large-scale military action, marking a dramatic shift from escalating threats to cautious de-escalation.
Conditional ceasefire
According to the U.S. president, the suspension is not unconditional. Trump stated that the pause in hostilities depends on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz—a key global oil transit route.
He described the arrangement as a “double-sided ceasefire,” indicating that both sides are expected to refrain from military actions during the two-week period.
Diplomatic pressure and mediation
The breakthrough follows intense last-minute diplomatic efforts, particularly involving Shehbaz Sharif and senior Pakistani military officials, who reportedly urged Washington to delay military escalation and allow room for negotiations.
Trump revealed that discussions with Pakistani leadership played a key role in his decision, alongside what he described as a “workable” proposal from Tehran that could form the basis of a broader agreement.
A narrow window for peace
The two-week pause is widely seen as a critical opportunity to prevent a wider regional conflict. Officials say the period will be used to finalize negotiations around key sticking points, including maritime security and broader geopolitical tensions.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, remains central to the crisis. Its reopening is considered essential not only for global energy markets but also as a confidence-building step between both sides.
Global reactions and uncertainty
Markets and international observers have reacted cautiously to the announcement, with optimism tempered by uncertainty over whether both sides will fully comply with the terms.
While the pause reduces the immediate risk of large-scale conflict, analysts warn that failure to reach a lasting agreement within the two-week window could lead to a rapid return to hostilities.
For now, the world’s attention is fixed on whether diplomacy can succeed where threats of military action had brought the region to the brink.
