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Trump pauses Iran attack for two weeks pending Strait of Hormuz opening

President Trump announced at the White House on April 1, 2026, a two-week suspension of a planned attack on Iran, conditioned on the Strait of Hormuz being reopened.

Apr 7th 2026 · United States

Insights

  • Trump announced a two-week pause in a planned attack on Iran.
  • The suspension is conditional on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The statement was made from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026.
  • The move is a temporary suspension rather than a cancellation of the operation.

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