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April 8, 2026
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Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire

Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire

Trump said the last-minute deal was subject to Iran's agreement to pause its blockade of oil and gas supplies...

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U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a wider conflict and a threat to destroy "a whole civilization." This abrupt turnaround comes after Iran agreed to pause its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

  • The ceasefire is subject to Iran reopening the vital waterway, which handles about one-fifth of global oil shipments.
  • Key mediator Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will host Iranian and U.S. delegations in Islamabad.
  • Market reactions were positive, with U.S. stock futures rising and oil prices falling sharply following the announcement.

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