Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran Hours Before Deadline, Tied To Strait Reopening
President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before a looming military deadline, signaling a sudden shift toward negotiations while keeping pressure on Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the pause in strikes would be conditional, requiring Iran to immediately restore safe passage through the critical waterway. He described the agreement as a “double-sided ceasefire,” indicating that both sides would halt attacks during the two-week window.
The announcement followed last-minute diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who urged restraint as tensions reached a breaking point.
Trump said the United States has already achieved or exceeded its military objectives in the conflict and suggested that negotiations with Iran are nearing a broader agreement aimed at long-term stability in the region.
Iranian officials acknowledged the temporary ceasefire but stressed that it does not represent a full end to hostilities. They warned that any renewed attacks would be met with a swift response, underscoring the fragile nature of the agreement.
Iran also indicated it would allow limited shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period under its own supervision, a key condition tied to Trump’s decision to pause military operations.
The breakthrough comes after weeks of escalating conflict that disrupted global energy markets and raised fears of a wider war. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply, has been central to the standoff.
Trump had previously warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to act, including potential strikes on critical infrastructure. Those threats added urgency to last-minute diplomatic efforts aimed at avoiding a major escalation.
With negotiations ongoing and both sides signaling cautious cooperation, the two-week window is now seen as a critical period that could determine whether the conflict winds down or reignites.