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Trump Says He Has Agreed to Suspend 'bombing and Attack of Iran' for Two Weeks
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 7, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 7, 2026
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President Trump announced on April 7 that, pending Iran’s immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, he has agreed to suspend U.S. bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks. This follows a ceasefire proposal from Pakistan seeking to de-escalate tensions and allow diplomacy to proceed.
Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
Details and Implications of the Two-Week Ceasefire Agreement
By Kanishka Singh
Announcement of the Truce
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war.
Role of Pakistan as Mediator
Trump said he spoke to leaders in Pakistan, which has been a mediator between Washington and Tehran and which had sought a two-week ceasefire.
Conditions of the Ceasefire
"Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks," Trump wrote on social media.
"This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE," Trump said.
Negotiations and Proposals
Trump said the U.S. has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he called a workable basis on which to negotiate."
Trump said in his post that nearly all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the U.S. and Iran and the two-week period will allow a deal to be finalized.
Background and Context
Trump, who has offered shifting goals and timelines for the war, reiterated that he felt Washington's objectives had been achieved.
Origins of the Iran War
The Iran war began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. Tehran responded with its own strikes on Israel and Gulf states with U.S. bases. The war has shaken global markets and raised oil prices.
Impact and Warnings
U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions. Trump warned earlier on Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran did not make a deal.
(Reporting by Kanishka Singh And Ismail Shakil; editing by Scott Malone)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump conditionally agreed to pause bombing Iran for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is fully and safely reopened by Iran (reddit.com)
- •The two‑week suspension aligns with Pakistan’s Islamabad Accord framework aimed at a phased ceasefire and renewed negotiations (en.wikipedia.org)
- •This move represents a temporary de‑escalation amid prior threats by Trump to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages,” signaling a volatile and unpredictable diplomatic environment (axios.com)
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1What action did President Trump announce regarding Iran?
President Trump announced he has agreed to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for two weeks.
2How long is the suspension of the attack on Iran?
The suspension of the bombing and attack on Iran will last for two weeks.
3When was Trump's suspension of the Iran attack announced?
The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 7.
4Who reported the suspension of US attack on Iran?
Kanishka Singh and Ismail Shakil reported the story, with editing by Scott Malone.
