Addis Ababa, April 8, 2026 (FMC) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced early today that he has agreed to suspend bombing and attacks against Iran for a period of two weeks. The move marks a temporary halt in offensive military actions as diplomatic efforts continue to address the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
In a statement, President Trump described the arrangement as a “double‑sided ceasefire,” indicating that both sides would refrain from military operations during the 14‑day period. The pause is conditioned on Iran agreeing to fully, immediately and safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for energy supplies.
The announcement followed conversations with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who have been involved in mediating discussions between the U.S. and Iran. Trump said the discussions with Pakistan contributed to the agreement to suspend military action.
The president also noted that Iran had submitted a 10‑point proposal which he described as a “workable basis” for further negotiation toward a broader settlement, though details of that proposal have not been fully disclosed.
Iran has not yet issued an official public response to the U.S. announcement. Senior Iranian officials had previously rejected earlier ceasefire proposals and emphasized the need for a permanent end to hostilities rather than temporary pauses. Tehran has stressed that negotiations should not be conducted under ultimatums or threats, and while it has communicated its conditions for ending the conflict through mediators, it has not confirmed acceptance of the terms of the latest U.S. statement.
The decision comes as diplomatic efforts have intensified following weeks of hostilities between the two countries. Officials on both sides continue to engage through mediators in an effort to achieve a durable agreement.