US President Donald Trump says the United States has paused a scheduled military attack against Iran to allow negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Multiple reports say the pause follows Iran submitting a new peace proposal to Washington, and Trump frames the move as creating space for talks. Bloomberg reports Trump cites momentum after hostilities involving Israel and Iran subside, while other outlets say Trump is calibrating expectations for a deal and instructing negotiators not to “rush.”

On the substance of any agreement, Trump claims he has assurances from Iran that it will not develop nuclear weapons, and several sources link that to broader efforts to reach an arrangement that could both formalize an end to fighting and reopen maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, reporting also describes ongoing friction around negotiation timelines and terms. The Hindu and Times of India say Trump seeks changes to a proposed ceasefire extension, while Iran’s chief negotiator warns of retaliation if the US position is seen as trying to restart conflict. Several outlets note that a ceasefire linked to April 8 continues alongside measures affecting regional shipping and port access.