Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2026
April 7, 2026
Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, of Pakistan, and wherein they requested that I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and 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. This will be a double sided CEASEFIRE! The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive Agreement concerning Longterm PEACE with Iran, and PEACE in the Middle East. We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate. Almost all of the various points of past contention have been agreed to between the United States and Iran, but a two week period will allow the Agreement to be finalized and consummated. On behalf of the United States of America, as President, and also representing the Countries of the Middle East, it is an Honor to have this Longterm problem close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
President Donald J. Trump
NOTE: The statement referred to Chief of Defense Forces Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah of Pakistan. An original was not available for verification of the content of this statement.
Categories: Statements by the President : Iran, U.S. military operations. Names: Munir Ahmed Shah, Syed Asim; Sharif, Shehbaz.
Subjects: Iran, commercial transit through Strait of Hormuz; Iran, diplomatic engagement with U.S.; Iran, U.S. military operations; Pakistan, Chief of Defense Forces; Pakistan, Prime Minister.
DCPD Number: DCPD202600236.