Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation. The agreement came just hours before Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its bridges and powerplants.
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US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
France 24
April 08, 2026
09:41 GMT
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation. The agreement came just hours before Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its bridges and powerplants.
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