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Trump Suspends Iran Bombing, Calls Tehran's 10-Point Proposal "Workable"

US President Donald Trump has announced a suspension of the bombing campaign against Iran for two weeks, framing it as a bilateral ceasefire. He stated the move followed requests from Pakistani leaders and is contingent on Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cited the achievement of US military objectives and described a recent 10-point proposal from Iran as a workable basis for finalizing a permanent peace agreement. This pause offers hope for an end to the conflict that began in late March.

Key Points: Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran

  • Two-week ceasefire announced
  • Iran's 10-point proposal deemed workable
  • Military objectives claimed achieved
  • Strait of Hormuz opening a condition
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Trump suspends bombing campaign for two weeks, says Iran's ten-point proposal is workable

US President Donald Trump suspends bombing campaign against Iran, citing a "workable" 10-point proposal from Tehran and progress toward a long-term peace deal.

"I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE! - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, April 8

US President Donald Trump has suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran, announcing a two-week double-sided ceasefire and saying that the 10-point proposal from Iran was workable.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump, said that ten-point proposal will serve as ground to negotiate for a permanent deal, while reiterating that US has achieved most of its military objectives.

"Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE!" Trump said.

"The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate."

Trump said that Iran has agreed to almost all of the various points of past contention, and this extension will allow time for a permanent agreement to be finalised.

"Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two-week period will allow the Agreement to be finalised and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this long-term problem close to resolution," he said.

This comes after Trump's provocative statements on his Truth Social platform, had warned of potential unprecedented destruction while simultaneously hinting at a transition of power within Iran.

"A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump had written.

The new pause announced by the US President will spring hope that the conflict which started on March 28 will now come to an eventual end as both sides step back to ensure peace prevails.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Trump's style is so unpredictable. One day he threatens "a whole civilisation will die," next day he's talking peace. Creates unnecessary global tension. India must stay focused on its own strategic interests regardless of these US dramas.
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Aman W
Interesting to see Pakistan's role mentioned here. Field Marshal Asim Munir requesting a hold-off. Shows how interconnected these conflicts are. Stability in the Gulf is crucial for us in India, both for energy security and for our diaspora there.
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Sarah B
As an expat in Dubai, the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz is the key point for me. Any blockade there sends shockwaves through the global economy. This ceasefire, if real, is welcome news for everyone.
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Vikram M
"We have already met and exceeded all Military objectives" – typical Trump claim. Sounds like a face-saving exit before things got too messy. Hope the 10-point proposal is solid. The region doesn't need another forever war.
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Kriti O
Two weeks is not a long time to finalise a "definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE". Hope both sides negotiate in good faith. The alternative is too terrible to imagine. Fingers crossed for a sensible outcome.

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