Trump Declares Two-Week Ceasefire as Iran Prepares for Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking a significant pause in weeks of escalating military tensions across the Middle East.

The ceasefire, described as conditional and temporary, was agreed just hours before a U.S. deadline for major strikes on Iranian infrastructure. 

According to multiple reports, the truce is tied to Iran’s agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.

The conflict, which has lasted several weeks, has seen airstrikes, missile exchanges, and rising casualties across the region. 

In a dramatic turn, Trump stepped back from imminent attacks, saying the U.S. would “suspend the bombing… for a period of two weeks” if Iran ensured safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. 

He later described the move as progress toward peace, calling it

“a big day for world peace.” 

Iran signaled readiness to cooperate, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirming that Tehran would allow safe passage through the Strait during the ceasefire period. 

He stated: “Safe passage… will be possible” under coordination with Iranian forces. 

Iran also indicated it would halt its counter-attacks if U.S. strikes stop, framing the ceasefire as mutual and conditional. 

The ceasefire is not a final peace deal but a window for negotiations. Talks are expected to begin soon, reportedly facilitated by Pakistan, which played a key role in brokering the agreement.