The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week pause on planned attacks against Iran following talks with Pakistan's leadership. The ceasefire is conditional on Iran immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump wrote on social media: "I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks. This will be a double-sided CEASEFIRE!" He said American military goals have already been achieved and a 10-point Iranian proposal is seen as a workable foundation for a long-term peace deal.
Key Points:
- The ceasefire offers a diplomatic window to avoid full-scale war.
- Global oil prices may stabilise if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
- Most key issues between both sides have already been agreed.
- The pause is intended to finalise a broader Middle East peace deal.
- Pakistan played a key mediating role in the breakthrough.
