JABAR PR – United States President Donald Trump surprisingly canceled plans for a major air strike on Iran just hours before the deadline expired on Tuesday, April 7 2026, evening local time. Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks after Iran agreed to key conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
This decision came after Trump previously issued a harsh threat via social media that “the entire civilization will die tonight” if Tehran does not comply with US demands. However, via upload on TruthSocial At 18:32 Washington time, Trump said he had changed course after communicating with the Pakistani leader.
“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan, I agreed to suspend bombings and attacks against Iran for two weeks,” Trump wrote.
This suspension is contingent on Iran’s commitment to guaranteeing the “complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.”
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Tehran Confirms Military Pause
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi immediately confirmed the tentative deal. He stated that Iran’s armed forces would stop their defensive operations as long as the US attacks were also stopped.
“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible through coordination with the Iranian Armed Forces,” Araghchi said.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council also indicated that the ceasefire could be extended if negotiations on a “10-point proposal” for peace progress smoothly. Follow-up negotiations are scheduled to take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, in the coming weeks.
Global Impact and Domestic Pressure
The move brings major relief to US allies in the Middle East and global markets. Since the war broke out on February 28,…
