US President Trump proposes temporary halt to Iranian military operations

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary reprieve from his threatened military action against Iran. According to a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump is willing to pause any further attacks on Iranian targets for two weeks if the country immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

The strait, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been closed since January 2020 due to security concerns. The US and Iran have had a tense relationship over the past year, with Trump repeatedly threatening military action against Iranian targets.

In his statement, Trump said that he is willing to extend his deadline for attacking Iran by two weeks if the strait is reopened. This move appears to be an attempt to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran.

It is worth noting that Trump’s original threat of military action was made just hours before his statement on the social media platform. The exact details of any potential agreement or deal with Iran are not yet clear, but it is reported that Iran has agreed to reopen the strait in exchange for a temporary reprieve from US aggression.

The situation remains fluid and further developments are expected as this story continues to unfold.

Source: Al Jazeera