According to U.S. reports on the 7th, a White House official stated that Israel has also agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
On April 7 local time, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on a social media platform that, following calls with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir, and in response to a request from Pakistan, the United States has decided to postpone planned military strikes against Iran.
Trump stated that, on the condition that Iran agrees to fully, immediately, and safely open the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. will suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for a period of two weeks. He described this arrangement as a "two-way ceasefire." He mentioned that the established military objectives have been not only met but exceeded, and significant progress has been made toward reaching a long-term peace agreement with Iran and promoting peace in the Middle East.
Trump said, "We have received a ten-point proposal from Iran and believe it can serve as a basis for negotiations. The U.S. and Iran have reached near-consensus on almost all previously contentious points, but the two-week period will allow the agreement to be finalized and completed."
He also noted that the current situation is nearing resolution.
Influenced by these developments, WTI crude oil extended its decline by 12%, reaching $99.2 per barrel.
Spot gold saw its intraday gain widen to 2%, trading at $4800.86 per ounce. Spot silver increased by 4% during the day, reaching $75.85 per ounce. U.S. stock index futures expanded their gains, with Nasdaq futures rising by 2%.
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