Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy ‘whole civilisation’

Summary

US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, halting military attacks contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to avoid further escalation.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran to pause hostilities.
  • The ceasefire is conditioned on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for oil and gas shipments.
  • Israel has agreed to suspend its bombing campaign on Iran for the duration of the ceasefire.
  • The conflict has caused over 5,000 deaths, impacting multiple countries in the region.
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