Trump Suspends Bombing After Two-Week Iran Ceasefire

President Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, postponing strikes on civilian infrastructure.

Trump claimed the U.S. had met and exceeded all Military objectives.

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The ceasefire was conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's Prime Minister had requested a two-week extension to allow diplomacy to run its course.

Iran agreed to allow safe passage of marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks.

The Straits had been closed by Iran following the start of US-Israeli strikes.

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Attacks continued even as the ceasefire was declared.

Trump's threat that a whole civilization will die drew scathing condemnation.

“Live updates: US and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) Major developments we’re following: - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war”

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Only 27% of Americans approved of the strikes in a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Iran warned the ceasefire did not signify the termination of the war.

Pakistan emerged as a key diplomatic conduit.

Iran had shot down an American F-15 and an A-10.

Five US personnel were killed after initial strikes killed six.

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The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a high-risk gamble.