US President Donald Trump has softened his aggressive posture toward Iran, agreeing to pause military operations for 14 days. The condition: Iran must restore full access to the Strait of Hormuz and engage in comprehensive peace discussions.
The White House revelation follows intense consultations with Pakistani leaders, including PM Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir. They urged de-escalation to prevent a wider conflict in the oil-rich Gulf.
On his platform Truth Social, Trump declared, ‘On the condition that Iran reopens the Strait completely and securely right away, we’re holding off strikes for two weeks.’ He positioned this as a bilateral truce.
With American military goals met, Trump touted advancements in bilateral relations. A received 10-point Iranian proposal offers a roadmap, he said, noting resolutions to key historical grievances.
‘These two weeks will seal the deal,’ Trump predicted, envisioning lasting Middle East peace. The timing is poignant—mere hours after issuing an 8 PM EST ultimatum threatening dire repercussions.
Experts hail the move as pragmatic statesmanship, crediting third-party interventions. Reopening the Strait would normalize global oil trade, averting economic shocks.
This isn’t just a timeout; it’s a strategic pivot. Trump’s administration frames it as nearing the end of a protracted saga, fostering stability from the Persian Gulf to global markets.
As negotiations loom, stakeholders from Riyadh to Beijing monitor closely. Success here could redefine US-Iran dynamics for generations.
