US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
Summary
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as President Trump pulled back on threats of devastating strikes, with talks to be held in Pakistan and ongoing regional tensions persisting.
Key Points
- U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on threats of strikes and agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
- Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran will be held in Pakistan starting Friday.
- The ceasefire includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian and Omani management with shipping fees.
- Despite the ceasefire, missile alerts and attacks continued in Israel, Iran, and Gulf Arab states.
- Israel supports the ceasefire but maintains limitations regarding Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- More than 1,900 people have been killed in Iran, over 1,500 in Lebanon, and dozens in the Gulf Arab states and Israel during the conflict.
