President Donald Trump said he will suspend planned U.S. military strikes on Iran for two weeks as part of a proposed ceasefire arrangement aimed at easing tensions and advancing a broader diplomatic agreement in the Middle East.

In a statement posted to Truth Social, Trump said the decision came after discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military chief Asim Munir, who urged a delay in further military action. According to Trump, the pause is contingent on Iran agreeing to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane responsible for a significant share of the world’s oil transit.

President Trump indicated that the United States has already achieved its primary military objectives, stating that U.S. forces have “met and exceeded” their goals. He framed the pause as a strategic shift toward diplomacy, with negotiations now focused on securing a longer-term agreement.

President Trump said U.S. officials have received a “10-point proposal” from Iran that he described as a viable framework for continued talks. He added that most major disputes between the two sides have already been addressed, and the two-week window is intended to allow negotiators to finalize what he called a “definitive agreement” for long-term regional stability.

President Trump also suggested the potential deal could have broader implications beyond U.S.-Iran relations, positioning the effort as one that could impact peace across the Middle East.

The announcement comes after several days of heightened tensions, including threats of additional U.S. strikes, and signals a possible de-escalation in the standoff. However, it remains unclear whether Iranian officials have formally agreed to the conditions outlined by Trump.

No immediate response from Iran was included in the president’s statement, leaving uncertainty over whether the proposed ceasefire and associated terms will be implemented.