Donald Trump has agreed to suspend planned attacks on Iran for two weeks, offering a temporary diplomatic opening amid escalating tensions and global concern.
The pause is conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and engaging in negotiations, with Trump citing a “workable” peace proposal as the basis for talks.
The move marks a sharp shift from earlier warnings, where Trump threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s infrastructure if a deal was not reached.
Despite the pause, the conflict remains volatile. Airstrikes have already hit key sites, while Iran has launched retaliatory attacks toward Israel and Saudi Arabia, intensifying regional instability.
Global leaders and the United Nations have urged restraint, warning that targeting civilian infrastructure could violate international law and trigger broader escalation.
With negotiations now underway, the two-week window is seen as a critical opportunity to avoid further conflict — though uncertainty remains high as both sides weigh their next steps.