Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran Conditional on Strait of Hormuz Access

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has meanwhile escalated its rhetoric, threatening to attack Israel’s Karish and Tanin offshore gas fields. The U.S. has also accused Iran of launching a cyberattack against American infrastructure, though details of the breach remain undisclosed.

International Condemnation and Escalating Threats

Pope Francis condemned Trump’s threat against Iran, calling it "really unacceptable" in a rare direct critique of a sitting U.S. president. The Vatican’s intervention underscores growing global concern over the volatile standoff.

The recent Iranian rocket strike on Qatar marks a significant escalation, marking the first direct attack on the Gulf state in the current conflict. While Qatar has not yet issued an official response, the assault risks drawing neighboring powers deeper into the crisis.

Trump’s conditional ceasefire offer leaves open whether Iran will comply or face renewed military action after the two-week window expires. The U.S. president’s combative social media post suggests a readiness to escalate further, even as regional actors push for de-escalation.