Pitching what he called the potential “Golden Age of the Middle East,” US President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday said Iran is ready for peace and that the United States of America will help ease “traffic buildup” and ensure stability in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a post on platform Truth Social.
Calling it “a big day for world peace,” Trump said Iran has “had enough” and so has “everyone else,” adding that Washington would remain present with supplies and oversight to make sure “everything goes well.” He expressed confidence that the region could enter a phase of reconstruction and economic opportunity, with “big money” to be made.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions and disruptions to maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital global oil chokepoint — where any easing of friction could stabilise energy markets and shipping lanes.
The remarks come as Tehran signalled a limited de-escalation. Iran on Wednesday said it would allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks if attacks against it are halted, offering a narrow diplomatic opening after weeks of escalating conflict.
Trump said the ceasefire would be “double-sided” and based on a 10-point proposal from Tehran that he described as a workable basis for negotiations. Two White House officials said Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing campaign during the two-week window.
The pause followed mediation efforts by Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Asim Munir urging Washington to hold off military action and Tehran to allow safe passage through the Strait.
However, Iranian media cautioned that talks with the US do not amount to an “end of war,” highlighting the tentative nature of the truce.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi framed the move as conditional, saying military operations would cease if strikes stopped. He added that safe transit through the Strait would be coordinated with Iran’s armed forces, subject to “technical limitations.”
Tehran also indicated that talks with the United States of America could begin in Islamabad, pointing to a mediation role by Pakistan. Araghchi thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army chief Asim Munir for efforts to end the war.
