War: Trump agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran

World News War: Trump agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran Published on April 8, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); US president, Donald Trump, has announced he will pause planned attacks on Iran for two weeks. Trump has taken this decision following talks with Pakistan’s leadership. However, it comes with the condition that Iran immediately opens the Strait of Hormuz. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” the US president wrote on social media. “This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!” According to Trump, American Military goals have already been achieved and negotiations toward a long-term peace deal are close to completion. A 10-point proposal from Iran is seen as a workable foundation, with most key issues already agreed. The two-week pause is intended to finalize the agreement and move toward broader peace in the Middle East. Don't Miss Pakistan asks Trump to extend Iran deadline as Pope condemns threat You may like Pakistan asks Trump to extend Iran deadline as Pope condemns threat White House gives Iran hours to reach deal US attack could trigger closure of key Red Sea route – Iran War: UK gives condition to allow US access base for attack on Iran US govt strikes Kharg Island ahead of Trump’s deadline War: Iran vows to take conflict beyond Gulf region if US crosses ‘red lines’

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