Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: United States
Politics
Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend his planned bombing of Iran for two weeks, following his threat that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Tehran did not comply with his demands. He announced this reversal on his Truth Social platform, crediting Pakistan for mediating the settlement, which is contingent upon Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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