U.S. AGREES TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN
Source: Axios
The U.S. has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran proposed by Pakistan, President Trump said Tuesday night.
The big picture: The Pakistani proposal, which came hours before Trump's deadline to launch massive strikes if no deal was reached, involves a pause on Trump's threat and a commitment from Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks.
That two-week period would be used to negotiate a larger agreement to potentially end the war.
There have been discussions through mediators about potential in-person negotiations, likely to be led by Vice President Vance, though nothing has been announced.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2026/04/07/iran-2-week-ceasfire-trump-pakistan
Trump: âI agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for two weeksâ
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-04-07T22:34:20.662Z
fantase56
(498 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(20,943 posts)Puts a whole new twist to TACO Tuesday....
underpants
(196,703 posts)magicarpet
(18,659 posts)..... or would that be a rat TACO ?
SouthBayDem
(33,301 posts)if we are keeping with the theme of the middle East.
magicarpet
(18,659 posts)Hence the Rat TACO.
magicarpet
(18,659 posts)Chicken shawarma is a popular Middle Eastern dish featuring marinated chickentypically thighsslow-roasted on a vertical spit, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with crispy edges. It is commonly seasoned with cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, and smoked paprika, then served in pita bread with garlic sauce (toum) or tahini, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles.
IzzaNuDay
(1,303 posts)He has been allowed to act unpresidential this whole time. He is a liar and I fully expect him to start some sh!t within 2 weeks.
truddy777
(116 posts)They want a permanent end to the war with guarantees, not another temporary pause. Their 10-point counter-proposal demands sanctions relief, security guarantees, and an end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. This two-week thing is just theater
TBF
(36,822 posts)ENOUGH.
electric_blue68
(26,935 posts)EarthFirst
(4,167 posts)SamuelAdams
(66 posts)Did they also agree to stop attacking Iran for two weeks?
muriel_volestrangler
(106,287 posts)demmiblue
(39,782 posts)JBTaurus83
(1,480 posts)demmiblue
(39,782 posts)underpants
(196,703 posts)Like active shooter
Prairie Gates
(8,255 posts)The Pakistan offer was already being reviewed before Trump's goofy nuclear threat.
Trump made his threat (part of the negotiation). The Iranians got to puff up their chest and say fuck you (part of the deal). Pakistan made the offers public. The Iranians were permitted to reject it. Trump was required to say he accepted it first, subject to etc. The Iranians will reluctantly accept it.
Through Pakistan and China, the Iranians will receive a boatload of rebuilding money, probably from the Saudis.
The war is over.
Attilatheblond
(8,984 posts)Then the brass said NOPE! We are not gonna engage in your planned war crime. I base this on my faith in them and the report that Trump complained that what the Iranian people were doing was 'a war crime'.
LetMyPeopleVote
(180,310 posts)TACO strikes again
Link to tweet
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-2-week-ceasefire-iran-delaying-bombing/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=927634744
"I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks," the president wrote on Truth Social.
He said the agreement, brokered by Pakistan, was "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz."
Orrex
(67,179 posts)Holy fuck, why doesn't he just fucking die?
CrispyQ
(40,992 posts)Will he do a repeat in two weeks?
Omg! Ditto on the fucking die comment!!
demmiblue
(39,782 posts)Iranâs Supreme National Security Council claims Tehran achieved a âhistoric victoryâ over the U.S. and allies, says Washington agreed in principle to a 10-point plan including sanctions relief, non-aggression, and regional military withdrawal.-Fars News Agency
— Shipwreck (@shipwreck75.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T23:04:30.879Z
demmiblue
(39,782 posts)Here is the 10 point plan and let me say that no, this will not form the basis for a long term deal.
— Bradley P. Moss (@bradmossesq.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T23:18:40.046Z
0rganism
(25,657 posts)Perhaps I'm misunderstanding, but it looks to me like we just got our asses kicked.
EX500rider
(12,621 posts)PSPS
(15,338 posts)thought crime
(1,624 posts)Aussie105
(7,981 posts)The death and destruction in the Middle East have stopped?
Off to the only news medium with unfiltered news from the Middle East, Al Jazeera . . .
Nope, Israel didn't get the memo, apparently.
usonian
(25,667 posts)Hugin
(37,872 posts)How on Earth someone hasn't cleaned his clock in almost 80 years is beyond me.
demmiblue
(39,782 posts)So he admits they control the SoH:
— Shipwreck (@shipwreck75.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T23:44:33.311Z
underpants
(196,703 posts)
LetMyPeopleVote
(180,310 posts)
Crowman2009
(3,549 posts)COL Mustard
(8,259 posts)Some TACOs.
niyad
(132,822 posts)he ever used "wherein"?
Botany
(77,456 posts)
Wiz Imp
(10,107 posts)*many people are saying* it sure looks like the White House wrote this for Pakistanâs PM, who posted it then quickly deleted the top part ð¬
— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T21:21:23.299Z
SKY NEWS: âWe know the ðºð¸ President has seen this statement and is considering itâ
— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2026-04-07T21:58:45.576Z
Seems like weâre all just gonna pretend Pakistanâs PM didnât already show us the White House wrote it for them then delete and re-post cool cool
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sakabatou
(46,191 posts)SergeStorms
(20,631 posts)Once more, TACO
IbogaProject
(5,938 posts)Rubio said Iran charging a toll for passage through the strait was to be the expected outcome of this misadventure.
Aussie105
(7,981 posts)Of course Trump will claim victory, and ask where his Nobel Peace Prize is.