US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Trump Suspends Bombing

Trump abruptly announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before his deadline.

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Al Jazeera

The decision was made based on conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister and Gen Asim Munir.

Al Jazeera

Officials from Israel, the US, and Iran each confirmed the ceasefire in some form.

Trump framed the agreement as a victory, saying the US had met all military objectives.

The Strait of Hormuz was the key strategic leverage for the deal.

Iran agreed to allow safe passage of marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire.

Trump demanded a COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING as a condition.

AP News

Israel agreed to halt strikes on Iran for two weeks, though Lebanon was excluded.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council hailed the ceasefire as a victory.

More than 3,400 people had been killed across the Middle East.

Markets reacted with relief as Brent crude oil plunged more than 13%.

“Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost In the end, cooler heads prevailed – at least for now”

BBC

The ceasefire was brokered by Pakistan, with talks scheduled in Islamabad.

Skepticism remained about whether the halt could lead to permanent peace.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the constitutional basis for the war.

House Armed Services Committee Chair warned Trump to secure authorization.