08 Apr 2026 - 09:01
The Kabul Tribune (KT) - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a proposed two-week ceasefire with Iran, following discussions with Pakistani leaders.
According to the statement, Trump said the decision came after conversations with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, who urged restraint regarding potential military action against Iran.
Trump said he agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” describing the move as part of a “double-sided ceasefire.” The pause in hostilities is reportedly conditional on Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
In his remarks, Trump said that U.S. military objectives had already been achieved and that negotiations toward a broader peace agreement in the Middle East were well advanced. He also referenced a “10-point proposal” from Iran, which he described as a “workable basis” for ongoing talks.
The statement further suggested that most longstanding points of contention between the United States and Iran had been resolved, with the two-week window intended to finalize a comprehensive agreement.
Trump characterized the development as a significant step toward long-term peace in the region, adding that it would help bring a “long-term problem close to resolution.”
Earlier, Pakistan had taken on a mediating role between Tehran and Washington, D.C., calling for a two-week ceasefire.
The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, following previous threats by Trump of a large-scale attack on Iran, which had raised international concern. Pakistan’s mediation efforts are now seen as an attempt to de-escalate the situation and create conditions for peaceful negotiations between the two sides.
