India, May 6 -- US President Donald Trump's decision to pause his 'Project Freedom' in the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been welcomed as negotiations between Washington and Tehran seem to be bearing some fruit after over two months of war. Track updates on Iran US tensions

Trump announced the decision via his Truth Social , and said that the decision was taken after a request from Pakistan and other countries and after the "tremendous military success" during the campaign against Iran.

"We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalised a...