Iran war updates: Donald Trump announces two week ceasefire after Pakistani negotiations with Tehran

US President Donald Trump says that he has received a 10-point plan from Iran, likely through mediators from Pakistan, that he believes is “workable”.

“We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate,” Mr Trump said while announcing the ceasefire of two weeks.

“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”

US President Donald Trump has completed a spectacular backflip, confirming he is suspending bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks if the Strait of Hormuz is immediately reopened.

“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,” Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“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.”

Pakistani officials are pressuring the US to extend Donald Trump’s deadline so crucial diplomacy can be given more of a chance.

Pakistan has been acting as a key negotiator between the US and Iran.

The country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to X to call directly on Mr Trump to give them more time.

“Diplomatic efforts for peaceful settlement of the ongoing war in the Middle East are progressing steadily, strongly and powerfully with the potential to lead to substantive results in near future,” he claimed.

“To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks.

“Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture.

“We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region.”

As the countdown to his 10am AEST deadline continues, Donald Trump has criticised calls for Iranian civilians to gather around potential US and Israeli targets, describing the move as “totally illegal”.

Reports suggest crowds have formed near infrastructure such as power plants and bridges, with Mr Trump insisting such actions were not permitted.

Speaking to US media, Mr Trump also confirmed negotiations between Washington and Tehran were ongoing, saying the two sides were engaged in “heated negotiations”.

He added he was awaiting further briefings after Pakistan’s prime minister reportedly urged a two-week extension to allow more time for diplomatic talks.

Iranians have formed human ‘chains’ at power plants and bridges, according to footage posted by Iranian state media following US President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iranian civilisation unless a deal is reached with Tehran.

The footage shows people standing outside of a power plant, linking arms, forming a “human shield” along the White Bridge in Ahvaz.

China and Russia have vetoed a Bahraini resolution at the United Nations Security Council encouraging countries to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against - China and Russia - and two abstentions: Pakistan and Colombia.

“The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani told the Council.

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Donald Trump has warned “a whole civilisation will die tonight” as his deadline for Iran’s total surrender expires on Tuesday evening US time.

The President took to his Truth Social platform to deliver what is being viewed as either a final bid for peace — including to open the Strait of Hormuz — or a terrifying precursor to a massive military escalation.

“A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Mr Trump wrote.

“However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?

“We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”

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