US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a proposed two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran if shipping traffic is allowed to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a social media post, Trump said that both sides should agree to a “two-sided ceasefire”, claiming the US has already achieved its military goals and that the conflict may be close to being resolved.
Earlier, Trump warned Iran that he could target important infrastructure like power plants and bridges if Tehran did not agree to his demands, which include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He had set a deadline for this decision for 5:30 AM Indian Standard Time today.
On the other side, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also announced that Iran will agree to a ceasefire if attacks against Iran are halted.
In a statement, he announced that for a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible.
He said this will take place via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations. Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council claimed a historic victory, asserting the US accepted Tehran’s 10-point plan.
Last night, Trump issued a stark warning on a social media post that an entire civilisation could be wiped out, never to return. (Agencies)
