Trump Extends Pause in Iran Strikes as U.S. Awaits Tehran Proposal

Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will extend a pause in military action against Iran until Tehran submits a formal proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded, as Washington seeks to avoid further escalation. Speaking at the White House, Trump said the decision follows recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and is intended to allow time for diplomacy. “We’re going to extend the pause until Iran comes forward with a proposal and the discussions are concluded,” he told reporters. The halt in hostilities follows U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, w

Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States will extend a pause in military action against Iran until Tehran submits a formal proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded, as Washington seeks to avoid further escalation.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said the decision follows recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and is intended to allow time for diplomacy.

“We’re going to extend the pause until Iran comes forward with a proposal and the discussions are concluded,” he told reporters.

The halt in hostilities follows U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, with Tehran signaling restraint rather than entering a formal ceasefire agreement.

Trump said the move would help prevent immediate escalation and give diplomatic efforts a chance to progress. He added that international mediators, including Pakistan, have encouraged both sides to remain engaged.

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump said he did not favor prolonging the pause and warned that military action could resume if talks fail.

The White House did not specify how long the pause would last, saying only that it would continue until a proposal is submitted and negotiations are concluded.

Iranian officials have not publicly responded to the announcement.

Analysts say the situation remains fluid, with the next phase dependent on whether Tehran presents a proposal and both sides sustain diplomatic engagement.