Trump's Statement: Agrees to Suspend Bombing and Attacks on Iran for Two Weeks
Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Washington, April 7 - U.S. President Trump stated in a social media post on the evening of the 7th that he has spoken with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz and Army Chief Munir, who requested the U.S. to postpone airstrikes on Iran. "I agree to pause bombings and attacks on Iran for two weeks, provided that the Islamic Republic of Iran agrees to fully, immediately, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz." "This will be a mutual ceasefire." (End)
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Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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U.S. President Trump agreed to pause airstrikes and attacks on Iran for two weeks, contingent on Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz safely and immediately.
Location
Iran · Strait of Hormuz
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
April 7, 2023
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Summary
U.S. President Trump announced a two-week pause on airstrikes against Iran on April 7, 2023, contingent upon Iran's agreement to safely open the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows discussions with Pakistani leaders and is characterized as a mutual ceasefire.
Key Facts
- U.S. President Trump announced a two-week pause on airstrikes against Iran.
- The pause is contingent on Iran's agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump communicated with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz and Army Chief Munir regarding this decision.
- This pause is described as a mutual ceasefire.