US-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Reached, Trump Declares Total Victory

The United States and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire.

Trump proclaimed the ceasefire a total and complete victory.

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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the ceasefire covered everywhere including Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu quickly contradicted that.

The agreement hinged on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran agreed to do under its control.

The ceasefire terms quickly became a source of confusion and contradiction.

Pakistan and Iran insisted Lebanon was included, while the White House said it was a separate skirmish.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon continued despite the truce.

CNN reported Iran's IRGC claimed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had stopped.

Trump faced immediate backlash over the rapid shift from threats to claiming victory.

Critics questioned whether Trump's campaign achieved any of its five objectives.

Iran's navy had been decimated, but the other four objectives were unmet.

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

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.

The White House insisted success created maximum leverage for negotiation.

While the ceasefire held for the first 24 hours, its durability was in question.

Vice President Vance was set to travel to Pakistan for talks.

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French President Macron called for Lebanon to be included.

Oil prices fell back below $80 a barrel.

Iran warned it would unilaterally end the ceasefire if attacks on Lebanon continued.