US president Donald Trump said he has received a workable ceasefire proposal from Iran. Photograph: Alex Brandon/APUS president Donald Trump has announced a suspension of the threatened bombing of Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges for two weeks. Israel has also agreed to the two-week ceasefire and to suspend its bombing campaign, according to the White House. In an earlier statement on Truth Social, Trump said: “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. [ Middle East on brink again as Iran rejects ceasefire planOpens in new window ]Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure and bridges if it does not comply with US demands to open the strait.

Source: The Irish Times April 07, 2026 21:43 UTC