- He said the pause followed last-minute diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan
- Further diplomatic talks are expected to continue in Islamabad in the coming weeks
- He added that discussions over the next two weeks would focus on finalising a long-term deal
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to delay a planned military strike on Iran for two weeks, stepping back from an earlier threat of imminent action if Tehran failed to meet his demands.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the decision was announced Tuesday evening via Trump’s Truth Social platform, just hours before the deadline he had set for the operation.
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He said the pause followed last-minute diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan, particularly discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir.
According to Trump, the suspension is conditional on Iran agreeing to immediately reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage for global shipping.
Shortly after the announcement, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a provisional understanding had been reached.
He stated that Iran would halt its defensive actions if attacks against the country cease, adding that coordinated access through the Strait would be allowed during the two-week window.
Iranian authorities also signalled that the temporary arrangement could be extended if ongoing negotiations produce positive outcomes. Further diplomatic talks are expected to continue in Islamabad in the coming weeks.
The development follows rising tensions earlier in the day, when Trump issued a stark warning suggesting devastating consequences if no agreement was reached.
However, in his later statement, the US leader struck a more optimistic tone, claiming that key military objectives had already been achieved and that both sides were close to a broader peace agreement.
He added that discussions over the next two weeks would focus on finalising a long-term deal, expressing confidence that most major areas of disagreement between Washington and Tehran had been resolved.
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