The US has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Donald Trump announced hours ahead of his deadline to wipe out the civilisation was to end. Trump made the dramatic announcement on Truth Social on Tuesday evening (US time) even has Democrats called for his removal over "unhinged" threats to wipe out the Iranian civilisation. He said the US has received a 10-point proposal from Iran which he believed was a "workable basis on which to negotiate". That two-week period would be used to negotiate a larger agreement to potentially end the war. "We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate," he said.

Source: The Telegraph April 08, 2026 00:19 UTC