US President Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire and Historic Peace Negotiations with Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 8, 2026 — US President Donald J. Trump has announced a temporary suspension of planned military strikes against Iran, signaling a major shift toward a diplomatic resolution in the Middle East.

In a statement released via social media, the President confirmed a two-week “double-sided ceasefire” conditioned on the Islamic Republic of Iran’s agreement to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump noted that the pause comes after high-level international mediation and a direct request to hold off on “destructive force” to allow for the finalization of a comprehensive peace treaty.

The administration revealed that the United States has received a ten-point proposal from Iranian leadership, which is currently being treated as a viable foundation for a permanent agreement.

According to the President, the U.S. military has already achieved its primary objectives, and negotiators have reached a consensus on nearly all previous points of contention.

This fourteen-day window is intended to facilitate the “consummation” of a long-term peace deal that aims to resolve decades of regional instability.

President Trump concluded the announcement by stating that resolving this long-standing conflict is an honor for the United States and a vital step for the future of the Middle East.