Trump Suspends Iran Bombing As Pakistan Brokers Two-Week Ceasefire
Key Takeaways
- Two-week ceasefire between United States and Iran agreed, brokered by Pakistan.
- Ceasefire halts attacks after Trump threatened massive strikes; deadline looms for diplomacy.
- Iran proposed a 10-point plan as basis for talks amid the ceasefire.
Ceasefire Announced
Trump announced a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Iran.
The ceasefire was brokered by Pakistan and Israel also agreed.
The Strait of Hormuz was set to reopen with Iranian military management.
Trump described the deal as a total and complete victory but did not cancel prior threats.
The announcement came after six weeks of US-Israeli attacks that killed over 3,000 Iranians.
Iran's 10-Point Plan
Iran's 10-point plan included lifting all primary and secondary sanctions.
It demanded continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The plan included US military withdrawal from the Middle East.
Iran and Oman could charge transit fees of up to $2 million per ship.
Trump distanced himself from the publicly released plan.
Public Reaction and Legal Questions
A Reuters poll found only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis.
The Atlantic Council called the campaign a high-risk gamble.
3,002 Iranians had been killed by the time of the ceasefire.
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