After hours of threats of widespread attacks against Iran, there was an unexpected turnaround. The US is now pausing its attacks for two weeks - while Iran is opening up to negotiations and a temporary solution for the world's most important oil pipeline.
On Tuesday evening, the conflict between the US and Iran reached a critical point. A deadline had been set to launch military strikes if no agreement was reached.
However, less than two hours before the deadline, the US decided not to carry out the planned attacks. The decision was taken after direct contacts with the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the country's military leadership, who requested the US to stand down.
”I agree to pause the bombing and attack on Iran for a period of two weeks”, announces the President of the United States Donald Trump in its statement.
This marks a clear shift in the evolution of the conflict, from a military emergency to an open negotiating window.
The condition: open the Strait of Hormuz
However, the pause is not unconditional. The US is demanding that Iran immediately open the Strait of Hormuz - a key passage for much of the world's oil transportation.
The statement says that the opening should be ”complete, immediate and secure”.
Iran has responded with an official statement from its Security Council. It states that the country is prepared to pause its military operations - but only if attacks against Iran cease.
”If attacks on Iran cease, our powerful armed forces will end their defensive operations.”, it says in the Iranian the statement, ”For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible through coordination with Iran's armed forces.”
This means that both parties are now linking their actions directly to each other, creating an interdependence in the temporary ceasefire.
”We have already achieved our goals”
In his statement, the US President stresses that the decision to pause the attacks is not due to weakness, but because military objectives have already been achieved and an agreement is within reach.
”This will be a double-sided truce!”, he writes, ”The reason for this is that we have already achieved and surpassed all military objectives, and are very close to a definitive agreement on long-term peace with Iran.”
According to the same reports, Iran has submitted a ten-point proposal that the US considers a possible basis for further negotiations.
Pakistan emerges as key player
At the heart of these developments is Pakistan's role as a mediator. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announces that a ceasefire is now effective immediately and that the next step is direct negotiations.
”I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, together with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon.”
At the same time, Sharif invites the parties to talks in Islamabad and expresses hope for a longer-term agreement.
Different pictures - same negotiation
While the US describes the development as a result of military pressure, Iranian representatives portray the ceasefire as a step on their own terms. Both sides are thus emphasizing their own position for the upcoming negotiations.
It also shows that some aspects of the conflict remain unclear, including the impact of the ceasefire on fighting in other parts of the region.
An open window - but no solution yet
The two-week break means that intensive negotiation work now awaits. Issues of energy flows, security and regional stability will take center stage.
At the same time, the White House emphasizes that nothing is final until a formal agreement is reached.
These developments show how quickly a conflict can shift from threats of large-scale attacks to direct negotiations. Whether the ceasefire leads to a more permanent solution will be determined in the coming weeks - with control over both resources and security remaining the focus.
As I said yesterday in a video on my platforms: Trump is bluffing!
It is too early to give in to this terror state.
Way too early.
As long as the suicide cult remains, they will continue to scream d*d at the WHOLE Western world.
A job half done is not good enough in this case.
Mats, why do you think Gaddafi and others screamed death to the United States?
What would you scream if they terror bombed your children
Always on the side of justice (The problem is the Oligarchs who rule the US and Israel)
Not exactly nice guys
PS The mainstream media is making a big deal out of the speech, making the speaker look like a madman.
is called brainwashing the people.
Totally agree with what you say UZA-Israhell are the forces of evil it is these that Iran is defending itself against.
Trump probably indirectly threatened to nuke Iran.
The problem is that it is a hoax that nuclear weapons exist at all and Iran knows it too.
Only signaling to intimidate the large crowd.
You be the judge: https://youtu.be/ojDlvfkW5wc?si=1VLoPoVaZOqREqmz
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