The White House has confirmed that Iran backed down to President Donald Trump’s demands, agreeing to a ceasefire, as attention shifts toward upcoming negotiations in Islamabad.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump’s “tough rhetoric” and firm negotiating approach forced Iran to reconsider its initial position.
“The world should take his word very seriously. And it was the Iranians who backed down, not President Trump,” Leavitt said.
“His tough negotiating style led the Iranian regime to cave to their knees and ask for a ceasefire.”
A Two-Week Truce
The two-week truce comes shortly before a deadline set by Trump, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
Leavitt explained that earlier Iranian proposals were “unacceptable,” describing an initial 10-point plan as “fundamentally unserious” and “literally thrown in the garbage by President Trump and his negotiating team.”
A revised plan was later submitted by Iran, more aligned with U.S. expectations, though the details remain undisclosed.
“This is a fragile truce. Ceasefires are fragile by nature,” Leavitt noted.
Upcoming Negotiations
US-Iran talks are scheduled in Islamabad, Pakistan, where officials are expected to push for key objectives, including limitations on Iran’s nuclear program and reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The development marks a significant moment in US-Iran relations, as both sides work to stabilize the situation while maintaining pressure on strategic priorities.
