Just hours before his self-imposed deadline to launch strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump announced a surprising 2-week ceasefire, citing diplomatic conversations with Pakistani leaders. In a Truth Social post, Trump explained that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir requested he hold off military action, and in exchange for Iran agreeing to immediately and safely open the Strait of Hormuz, he would suspend attacks for two weeks.
Trump framed the agreement as a “double-sided ceasefire” and suggested that a “longterm problem” with Iran is now “close to resolution.” The announcement comes amid tense standoffs in the region, with the U.S. warning of severe consequences if the strait remained closed. This unexpected pause gives both sides a brief window to negotiate while averting immediate conflict.#newsafro_
