Complete! This is Trump's Official Statement on the Iran Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump decided to implement a ceasefire with Iran for two weeks on Tuesday, 7 April 2026. This crucial decision was made moments before the military strike deadline expired, in response to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has threatened global energy stability.
Quoting Reuters, Trump stated that he agreed to hold back military force following intensive communication with mediators. He emphasised that the United States has received a peace proposal deemed highly promising to end the prolonged conflict in the region.
“Iran has presented a 10-point proposal that serves as a workable basis for negotiations. I expect that agreement to be finalised and refined during this two-week window,” Trump said.
This decision was reached after the US and its ally, Israel, attacked Iran since 28 February 2026, on the pretext of halting Tehran’s ambitions to develop nuclear capabilities. Trump had previously threatened to destroy the Land of the Mullahs if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
White House Statement
The White House also confirmed this by releasing President Donald Trump’s official statement, explaining that the suspension of attacks was made at the request of international mediators and due to Tehran’s good faith. Here is the full translated text of the White House statement as quoted on Wednesday, 8 April 2026:
“Based on conversations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir from Pakistan, where they requested that I hold back the destructive forces sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the agreement of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the full, immediate, and secure opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I agree to suspend the bombing and attacks against Iran for a period of two weeks.”
“This will be a two-sided ceasefire! The reason for doing so is that we have met and exceeded all military objectives, and are already very far towards a definitive agreement on long-term peace with Iran, and peace in the Middle East.”
“We have received Iran’s 10-point proposal, and believe it is a workable basis for negotiation. Almost all of the various past contentious points have been agreed between the United States and Iran, but the two-week period will allow that agreement to be finalised and refined.”
“On behalf of the United States, as President, and also representing the countries in the Middle East, it is an honour to bring this long-standing issue close to resolution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President Donald J. Trump.”