Donald Trump has reversed his stance on annihilating Iran, opting for a two-week ceasefire to facilitate ongoing discussions. The pause in airstrikes came after the Pakistani Prime Minister urged for more time to foster diplomatic talks with Iran.
Pakistan’s involvement is viewed as a beneficial step for a President facing a conflict with escalating oil prices due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had heightened pressure before the deadline for Iran to agree to a resolution, threatening to obliterate the Iranian civilization if no deal was struck.
The White House confirmed Israel’s agreement to the ceasefire, with Iran subsequently permitting ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian military coordination for the next two weeks. This accord grants Iran temporary control over the vital waterway, a position not held before the conflict.
Abbas Araghchi detailed that safe passage through the Strait would be facilitated for two weeks under Iran’s armed forces supervision. Prior to the conflict, there were no technical restrictions on maritime traffic in the region.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump acknowledged a 10-point plan proposed by Iran as a basis for negotiations. This move follows his pattern of making bold declarations before relenting, extending deadlines repeatedly.
Trump emphasized that the ceasefire hinges on Iran ensuring safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait. The agreement aims to finalize the 10-point plan during the two-week period.
Earlier, Pakistan’s Prime Minister had appealed to Trump for a ceasefire to advance peace talks and urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The call for diplomacy to prevail in the Middle East conflict underscores the push for a lasting resolution.
An inadvertent draft tweet labeled as “Draft – Pakistan’s PM Message on X” sparked speculation of potential external influence on the diplomatic efforts.
