​WASHINGTON In a dramatic move to pull the Middle East back from the edge of total conflict, US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

​The President confirmed in a Truth Social post that he has ordered a halt to the regular strikes and the “destructive force” that was slated for deployment tonight, opting instead for a 14-day window to finalize a diplomatic breakthrough. This suspension is strictly conditional: Iran must guarantee the “COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING” of the Strait of Hormuz to avoid a resumption of hostilities, Trump said.

​Citing a breakthrough 10-point proposal and successful mediation by Pakistani leadership, Trump declared that the U.S. has already “met and exceeded” its primary military objectives, clearing the path for a definitive peace agreement.