Trump halts attacks as Iran agrees to two-week ceasefire
Pakistan-mediated deal pauses US strikes, with Hormuz reopening condition and talks on long-term settlement set to follow
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — US President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of military attacks on Iran for two weeks, as Tehran agreed to a ceasefire deal brokered with the involvement of Pakistan, in a move seen as a pause in a conflict widely criticized as driven by US and Israeli escalation.
The announcement came just hours before a deadline set by Washington for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the halt in attacks was conditional on Iran ensuring the “complete, immediate, and safe” reopening of the critical waterway, through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes.
The ceasefire proposal followed direct appeals from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, who urged Washington to halt what Trump himself described as “destructive force” prepared against Iran.
Islamabad has also positioned itself as a key mediator, with plans for further negotiations to take place in the Pakistani capital.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed the agreement, describing it as a “victory for Iran” and stating that the deal had been approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Officials said the two-week pause would pave the way for negotiations toward a permanent settlement.
Trump stated that the ceasefire would be “double-sided,” though he did not explicitly mention Israel, which has been carrying out parallel strikes on Iranian territory and infrastructure.
Israel signaled alignment with the ceasefire, with reports indicating it agreed to halt its strikes as part of the US-led pause, though no detailed official statement outlining its position was immediately issued.
The absence of a clear public stance from Tel Aviv, beyond quiet compliance, reflects ongoing coordination with Washington while maintaining strategic ambiguity amid continued regional tensions.
The US president claimed that Washington had already achieved its military objectives and said a “workable” 10-point proposal submitted by Iran could serve as the basis for a long-term agreement. He added that the two-week window would allow both sides to finalize and implement a broader peace framework.
The move represents a retreat from the brink after days of extreme escalation, during which the United States signaled readiness to strike critical infrastructure across Iran, including bridges, railways, ports, and power plants — actions widely condemned as potential war crimes due to their impact on civilian life.
Reporting from the region indicated deep mistrust within Iran toward Washington’s intentions. Officials and military commanders have repeatedly warned that any breach of agreed terms or attacks on civilian infrastructure would trigger retaliation not only within the region but also against broader energy supplies, potentially disrupting oil and gas flows for years.
Earlier threats from Washington had placed the entire region on edge, with fears that strikes on infrastructure essential to civilian survival could lead to catastrophic humanitarian consequences.
Observers say the crisis underscores how US and Israeli military actions pushed the region toward large-scale conflict before last-minute diplomatic intervention pulled it back from escalation.
The agreement marks a fragile pause rather than a resolution, with negotiations expected to continue amid ongoing tensions, limited trust in the US’s actions, and the risk of renewed hostilities if conditions are not met.
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