Trump agrees to suspend attack on Iran by two weeks

Protestors rally against US military action in Iran near the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2026. MANDEL NGAN / AFP

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, April 7, that he agreed to suspend a devastating attack on Iran by two weeks and was ready for a ceasefire in the war if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz.

"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," Trump posted just an hour before his deadline to start catastrophic attacks.

"This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE!" Trump wrote.

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