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.