Trump Suspends Iran Infrastructure Bombing Two Hours Before Deadline
Key Takeaways
- Trump suspended planned attacks on Iran less than two hours before the deadline.
- Two-week pause in attacks agreed, tied to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Threats to bomb Iran's civilian infrastructure and energy networks were issued.
Deadline Suspension
President Trump suspended his threatened attack less than two hours before the deadline.
He announced a two-week ceasefire conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran accepted and agreed to allow safe passage through the strait.
Trump said he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran that formed a workable basis for negotiations.
Iran's 10-Point Plan
Iran published a 10-point plan demanding lifting of sanctions and recognition of its uranium enrichment.
The proposal included continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States had not yet responded to the demands.
The two nations were set to engage in talks in Pakistan.
Oil Market and Global Reaction
The blockade threatened about 20% of global oil supply.
Brent crude prices rose above $110 a barrel.
The IEA called the crisis more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2022 combined.
Canada warned that attacks on civilian infrastructure are unlawful under international law.
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