Breaking News:Trump Suspends Planned U.S. Strikes on Iran for Two Weeks Amid Diplomatic Push. Full details here

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of planned American military strikes against Iran, marking a significant pause in escalating tensions between the two nations.

The decision comes just hours before a previously set deadline for potential large-scale attacks, signaling a shift toward diplomacy after weeks of conflict and rising global concern.

According to reports, the temporary halt is part of a broader ceasefire arrangement that depends on Iran taking key steps, including the reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

The breakthrough follows high-level diplomatic engagement, with Shehbaz Sharif playing a central mediating role.

Officials say the pause is intended to create space for negotiations around a proposed framework aimed at ending hostilities and stabilizing the region.

President Trump described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire,” indicating that both sides are expected to refrain from military action during the two-week period.

He also noted that a multi-point proposal from Tehran could serve as a foundation for a longer-term peace agreement.

The conflict, which has disrupted global oil markets and heightened geopolitical tensions, has drawn international attention due to the importance of the Strait of Hormuz—through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes.

While the ceasefire offers a window for diplomacy, uncertainty remains over whether both sides will fully adhere to the conditions or if a lasting agreement can be reached before the two-week deadline extension