Trump and Iran Agree Two-Week Ceasefire, Straits of Hormuz Reopen

Trump announced a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline.

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The ceasefire was conditioned on the safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran provided a 10-point peace proposal, called a workable basis.

The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble.

The ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz, ending a closure that lasted since the war started.

Israel supported the ceasefire but warned it did not include the war with Hezbollah.

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Multiple Israeli strikes hit central Beirut shortly after the agreement.

Over 400 vessels remained effectively stranded in the Persian Gulf.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis.

“US President Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social”

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The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 650 dead in the first six days.

Biden and House Democratic leaders initially resisted codifying the war.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported more than 650 dead in the first six days.

The deadliest single strike hit a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 153.

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Only 27% of Americans approved the strikes according to Reuters/Ipsos.