Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJohn BowdenWednesday 08 April 2026 00:31 BSTTrump says he's 'not at all' concerned about committing possible war crimesDonald Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran, contingent on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.The decision followed mediation efforts by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir.Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, confirmed the agreement, stating shipping would resume through the Strait of Hormuz and Iran would halt "defensive" operations for the period.Earlier on Tuesday, Trump had threatened to unleash catastrophic military force on Iran's civil infrastructure if the vital waterway remained closed, leading to global concern and calls for his removal.Trump claimed that all military objectives had been met and that a long-term peace agreement with Iran and in the Middle East was well underway.In fullTrump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of HormuzThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in