President Trump has announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran if the country agrees to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping route
President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between the US and Iran, contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement came ahead of Trump’s stark deadline, in which he threatened to send Iran “back to the stone age”.
In a post on his social media platform on Tuesday evening, Trump stated that should Iran agree “to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz” he would “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.”
Since hostilities began in February, Trump has issued a series of escalating threats, only to pull back moments before each deadline passes.
In his most recent warning on Tuesday, he claimed that a “whole civilization will die tonight” should Iran fail to comply with his latest ultimatum, reports the Express.
The president revealed that the decision followed consultations with Pakistan’s leadership.
He said: “This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!”
He added: “We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate.
“Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated.
“On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution.
“Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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