On April 8, in Washington (NationPress), US President Donald Trump engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finalize a ceasefire agreement concerning Iran, according to a White House representative who spoke to IANS.

The source further reported that Trump also connected with Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in relation to the same issue.

"President Trump had conversations with PM Netanyahu and the Pakistani Field Marshal to finalize the agreement," the senior official from the Trump administration disclosed to IANS.

Specifics regarding the discussions were not disclosed.

These communications occurred as the United States decided to temporarily halt planned military actions against Iran, creating a two-week opportunity for talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks, contingent upon Iran's commitment to the "complete, immediate, and safe" reopening of this crucial shipping lane.

Iran indicated it might accept the pause under certain conditions, stating it would cease its operations if attacks were stopped, thereby allowing for limited secure navigation through the strait during this timeframe.

A White House official confirmed that Israel had concurred with the two-week pause, aligning its strategy with that of the US as efforts to stabilize the region intensified.

Pakistan has also been proactively involved in diplomatic initiatives, with its leadership mediating between both parties as discussions unfolded ahead of the deadline set by Trump.

The administration framed this pause as part of a larger strategy following military engagements.

According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, "This is a triumph for the United States achieved through the efforts of President Trump and our remarkable military," she posted on X.

"From the outset of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump anticipated this would be a 4-6 week operation," she added.

"Thanks to the extraordinary capabilities of our forces, we have accomplished and surpassed our key military objectives in just 38 days."

Leavitt emphasized that the military campaign established a context conducive to negotiations.

"The success of our military efforts created maximum leverage, enabling President Trump and his team to engage in rigorous negotiations that have now paved the way for a diplomatic resolution and long-term peace," she stated.

Additionally, she highlighted the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as a significant outcome.

Earlier, Trump mentioned that the United States had received a proposal from Iran and that "almost all" contentious points had been agreed upon, describing it as a viable foundation for negotiations.

The two-week pause aims to provide sufficient time to finalize a more comprehensive agreement while discussions continue.

The White House has indicated that further information regarding the operation and ongoing negotiations will be disclosed separately.