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Iran war live: Trump threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel's attacks on Lebanon as 'horrific', coming so soon after ceasefire. Grouped from 36 articles across 13 sources.

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Al JazeeraApr 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel's attacks on Lebanon as 'horrific', coming so soon after ceasefire.

DWApr 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

Iran war: Trump announces two-week ceasefire

US President Trump has pulled back from threats to annihilate Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.

The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 9:07 AM

Trump says he has agreed to two-week ceasefire with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

DWApr 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

Iran war: US, Israel, Tehran agree two-week ceasefire

Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. Follow DW.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 1:55 AM

Iraqis celebrates US-Iran ceasefire as two-week halt in war begins

Celebrations have erupted in Iraq following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US.

CBS NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:39 PM

Trump announces 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Trump on Tuesday announced a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war with Iran temporarily agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of the deal. Nancy Cordes reports.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 8:21 AM

Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire

Iran hails the pause in hostilities as a 'victory', crediting national unity and patience for the agreement.

Sky NewsApr 8, 2026, 5:27 AM

Oil prices fall sharply after Trump announces two-week Iran war ceasefire

Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Financial TimesApr 8, 2026, 11:12 PM

Trump’s ceasefire fails to heal Maga split over Iran war

Rightwing supporters of the US campaign condemn compromise with Tehran

ABC AustraliaApr 8, 2026, 1:39 AM

What we know about the US-Iran ceasefire deal

These are the key moments that lead up to a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, and what is on the table to permanently end the fighting.

NBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:46 AM

Iran reportedly agrees to two-week ceasefire

NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports on Iran's agreement to a two-week ceasefire, statements from Iran's Supreme National Security Council, potential U.S.-Iran negotiations, and reaction from the Middle East.

EuronewsApr 8, 2026, 3:13 PM

Ceasefire offers Trump exit as Iran war becomes political liability

The ceasefire deal with Iran might come at the right moment for Donald Trump, as it could stop the erosion of domestic support for the President. But Trump is left facing scrutiny over why and for what did the US get into war.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 4:15 AM

Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports

April 7 - U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a \"total and complete victory\" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 9:59 PM

Americans question Trump’s instinct on Iran war

Americans are split on whether to trust Donald Trump's instinct-driven approach to the Iran conflict.

BBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 3:30 AM

Iran ceasefire deal gives Trump a way out of war - but at a high cost

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

NBC NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:07 PM

Trump announces a two-week pause on Iran strikes

President Trump announced a two-week pause on Iran strikes if the country agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had earlier threatened to wipe out the country's infrastructure, saying "a whole civilization will die tonight," if no deal was reached.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 9:21 AM

Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticising Trump’s threat

Pope Leo XIV, an outspoken critic of the war, urged continued negotiation to bring a full end to the conflict.

EuronewsApr 8, 2026, 12:54 PM

Europe hails US-Iran ceasefire. Yet major questions hang over deal

The US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves several crucial questions unanswered for Europeans, who now find themselves excluded from the diplomatic process and scrambling to contain the ripple effects from the war.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump, Tehran declare ceasefire, but some attacks continue

In advance of upcoming talks in Islamabad, the US and Iran claim victory, as Trump lays down his terms.

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 10:59 AM

U.S. Treasury yields fall sharply after Iran war ceasefire

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 3:12 AM

Iran deal ‘total and complete victory’ for US, Trump tells news agency

This comes after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 10:05 AM

Evangelicals amplify Trump’s religious framing of Iran war

Evangelical leaders have cast the Iran war as a struggle between good and evil.

CBS NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:44 PM

What the U.S.-Iran ceasefire could mean for a peace deal and what to expect next

CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks down the temporary ceasefire in Iran, what it could mean for a future peace deal in the conflict and what needs to happen next.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 6:23 PM

Democrats renew push to curb Trump’s Iran war as calls to use 25th amendment mount

Over 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling for amendment to be invoked to remove Trump from office amid war Democratic party leaders have vowed to renew the effort to curb Donald Trump’s war in Iran next week after several days of escalating tactics that culminated in a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday evening. In recent months, several war powers resolutions have failed in Congress after a handful of Democrats continued to vote alongside Republicans. But Trump’s aggressive overtures this week – including a Truth Social post that said “a whole civilization” could be wiped out if Iran didn’t agree to demands, have pushed some to act. Continue reading...

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:21 PM

What damage did U.S., Israel inflict on Iran after 5 weeks of war?

In just over five weeks, the U.S. and Israel say their warplanes have hit over 17,000 Iranian targets. Elizabeth Palmer has more from Tel Aviv after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:26 PM

What we know as Trump agrees to stop bombing Iran for 2 weeks

President Trump said he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran if the country agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron MacLean has more.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 11:09 PM

U.S., Iran come to last-minute ceasefire agreement, Trump announces

The U.S. and Iran came to a last-minute deal to stop the fighting, at least temporarily. The U.S. will stop its attacks for at least two weeks, provided Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Weijia Jiang reports.

DWApr 7, 2026, 10:45 PM

Iran war: Hegseth declares 'historic' victory for US

Donald Trump has pulled back from threats to destroy Iran and agreed to a two-week ceasefire after receiving a 10-point proposal from Tehran. His defense secretary said US forces are "not going anywhere." Follow DW.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 9:35 AM

Ceasefire wins Trump instant gratification but Iran can enter talks with stronger hand

US is in weaker position than before war as Tehran has shown capacity to inflict pain on Trump administration Middle East crisis – live updates The announcement of a two-week ceasefire has allowed Donald Trump to hail the reopening of the Hormuz strait as a victorious dawn of a new golden age, but it is Iran that enters peace talks with the stronger hand. The Tehran regime goes to the negotiations planned for Friday in Pakistan bloodied but intact. It still holds a stockpile of highly enriched uranium (the original crux of the conflict with the US, Israel and allies), and it now claims at least part-control of the strait, having demonstrated its power to close the narrow waterway and hold the world to ransom. Continue reading...

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 1:44 AM

CNBC Daily Open: Markets cheer as Trump and Tehran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Markets are rejoicing after President Donald Trump announced a two week cease-fire with Iran and Tehran signaled a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CBS NewsApr 7, 2026, 10:51 PM

Trump warns Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight" if no deal

President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 3:40 AM

Trump’s Iran threats look like self-incrimination for potential war crimes

The laws of war forbid the destruction of civilian infrastructure as a means of coercing a government.

The GuardianApr 7, 2026, 9:56 PM

Democrats outraged at Trump’s Iran post: ‘A threat to commit a war crime’

President says on Truth Social he will annihilate country if government ignores deadline to reopen strait of Hormuz US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump on Tuesday morning threatened to annihilate the entirety of Iranian civilization should the country’s government ignore his 8pm ET deadline to reopen the strait of Hormuz. The president’s own words, posted publicly and tied to a specific deadline and set of demands, provide unusually direct evidence of intent to violate international law, and were being met with shock and dismay by Democrats and a growing number of prominent conservatives. Continue reading...

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 2:00 AM

Republicans express hope for Trump’s deal with Iran as Democrats voice skepticism – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here . Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Iran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so far Trump news at a glance: president steps back from threat to destroy Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ after ceasefire deal reached Sign up for Breaking News US email alerts During a press conference in Budapest with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orbán , vice-president JD Vance is asked how the military goals in Iran can be achieved if the US continues its attacks on the country. Vance was also asked about reports about US attacks on Kharg Island. The vice-president said the plan was to hit “some military targets” there and “I believe we have done so.” Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 3:03 AM

Trump finds his off-ramp with Iran, but the causes of war remain unresolved

The fundamental divides with Iran are as sharp as they were in February.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 1:35 AM

‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical move US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire Middle East crisis – live updates Political leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening, when Donald Trump announced a provisional ceasefire deal hours after threatening to destroy Iran’s “whole civilization” if Tehran failed to reopen the strait of Hormuz by his self-imposed deadline. The announcement of the agreement came roughly 90 minutes before the 8pm ET deadline by which Trump pledged to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges in a move legal and military scholars said would be considered a war crime. But a last-minute intervention by Pakistan led Trump to back off, at least temporarily, his ultimatum for widespread destruction. Continue reading...

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