The White House spokesperson, Caroline Levitt, confirmed on Tuesday evening that the ceasefire agreement with Iran represents a “victory” for the United States.
Levitt stated in a post on “X,” “It’s a victory for the United States, achieved thanks to President Donald Trump and our outstanding armed forces.”
She noted that the U.S. president had anticipated from the outset of the military operation dubbed “Epic Fury” that it would last between four to six weeks, adding that “thanks to the exceptional capabilities of our troops, we accomplished and exceeded our military objectives within 38 days.”
Before this announcement, the White House spokesperson indicated that the United States is considering “direct talks” with Iran, following an agreement between Washington and Tehran to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Levitt further commented in a statement circulated by the media that “discussions are ongoing about holding direct talks, but nothing is final until announced by the president or the White House.”
President Trump mentioned via his platform, Truth Social, that “after discussions with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and General Asim Munir, who requested that I suspend the planned military intervention tonight against Iran, and on the condition that the Islamic Republic of Iran agrees to the full and immediate safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, I have agreed to suspend bombings and attacks against Iran for two weeks.”
The occupant of the White House clarified that this is a mutual ceasefire, emphasizing that “the reason for this is that we have achieved all our military objectives and surpassed them, and we have made significant progress towards reaching a final agreement on a long-term peace with Iran and peace in the Middle East.”
He also revealed that the United States received a ten-point proposal from Iran, considering it to be a “feasible negotiating basis.”
Trump had threatened to target strategic infrastructure, including energy facilities and bridges, on Tuesday at 8 PM Washington time if Tehran did not move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil consumption passes.
