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2026-04-08 16:55:02
[Latest Developments in Trump's Middle East Policy and the US-Iran Ceasefire] ⑴ Trump agreed to a two-week suspension of bombing and attacks on Iran. ⑵ Trump stated that the US has received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he claims would constitute a two-way ceasefire agreement. Trump indicated that most of the terms in the Iranian proposal have been fully negotiated, and the two-week period will help finalize and formally conclude the agreement. ⑶ Trump stated that the Iranian uranium issue will be "perfectly resolved." ⑷ Israeli sources stated that the Trump administration has set conditions for responding to the Iranian missile threat. ⑸ On the 8th, Trump stated that the US will help address the "shipping congestion" issue in the Strait of Hormuz, saying that Iran can begin the reconstruction process and claiming that this will be a "golden age for the Middle East." ⑹ Two US officials revealed that Trump is considering a Pentagon-proposed option that includes strikes against "dual-use" targets regarding whether to launch attacks on Iran's critical infrastructure. ⑺ On the 8th, Trump posted on Truth Social, accusing CNN of "fraud" regarding its reporting on the statement of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. (8) Regarding the progress of US-Iran negotiations, the White House stated that only the president knows the actual situation. (9) According to sources, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone overnight regarding a ceasefire with Iran. (10) At a White House briefing on Monday, Trump and CIA Director John Ratcliffe implicitly mentioned that the CIA may have successfully located and rescued the second US pilot shot down in southern Iran using a new advanced tool called "Ghost Murmur." (11) According to the latest Pew Research Center poll, American public confidence in Trump's decisions regarding Iran has declined significantly compared to last year. (12) According to a Morning Consult survey, 48% of Americans believe Trump should be held responsible for rising gasoline prices in the US.
