India, April 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from earlier threats of striking the country's power plants and bridges.

He said Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir.

"Subject to Iran agreeing to the complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz, I have agreed to suspend bombing and attacks on Iran for two weeks," Trump wrote, calling it a "double-sided ceasefire".

Trump said the United States had "met and exceeded" its military objectives and was close to a long-term peace ag...