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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. Grouped from 47 articles across 12 sources.

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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.

BBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 12:36 PM

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

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.

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.

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, 1:00 AM

Iran agrees to open Strait of Hormuz for two-week US ceasefire

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says ‘if attacks against Iran are halted,’ then Iran agrees to a US ceasefire.

CNBCApr 8, 2026, 12:10 AM

Trump-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire, plan to open Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.

Al JazeeraApr 7, 2026, 10:48 PM

Trump announces two-week ceasefire as Iran agrees to reopen Hormuz Strait

Iran has said that safe passage through Hormuz will be possible through coordination with its armed forces.

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.

DWApr 8, 2026, 12:31 PM

What's next after the US-Iran ceasefire?

The US, Israel and Iran have agreed to cease hostilities for two weeks after Islamabad mediated a temporary truce. The deal is a major achievement for Pakistan, but what comes next is likely to be even more complicated.

Financial TimesApr 8, 2026, 7:27 AM

US and Iran agree 2-week ceasefire that will open Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says 10-point plan from Iran is ‘workable basis’ for negotiations

The Globe and MailApr 7, 2026, 11:06 AM

U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump walks back earlier threats

Iran has proposed a ‘workable’ 10-point peace plan that could help end the war, U.S. President says

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 3:57 AM

Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?

Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over Tehran Middle East crisis – live updates US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday barely an hour before Donald Trump’s deadline to obliterate Iran was set to expire, with Tehran agreeing to temporarily reopen the strait of Hormuz. Israel also agreed to the ceasefire, the White House said. As Trump announced he was suspending his plans to escalate attacks across Iran , the US president said he had received a 10-point proposal from Iran which was a “workable basis on which to negotiate”. Continue reading...

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.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 9:20 AM

US-Iran ceasefire deal: What are the terms, and what’s next?

Trump cites Iran's 10-point plan as a basis for negotiation, signalling potential progress towards long-term peace.

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.

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.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 4:34 AM

US politicians react to Trump’s Iran ceasefire with caution, relief

Republican hawks voice scepticism about talks with Tehran as Democrats welcome the truce and call for accountability.

BBC NewsApr 8, 2026, 5:03 AM

How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran

Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies

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.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 6:01 AM

US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz

US president abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction with last-minute intervention led by Pakistan Middle East crisis – live updates Iran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so far Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it? The US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire on Tuesday evening, which included a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, canceling an ultimatum from Donald Trump for Iran to surrender or face widespread destruction. Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire agreement came less than two hours before the US president’s self-imposed 8pm Eastern time deadline to bomb Iran’s power plants and bridges in a move that legal scholars, as well as officials from numerous countries and the pope, had warned could constitute war crimes. 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.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 4:23 AM

World welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges lasting peace in the Middle East

Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.

CBS NewsApr 8, 2026, 10:58 AM

U.S. and Iran reach ceasefire deal, launching 2-week diplomatic push

President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran had agreed to a two-week ceasefire that was contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 12:20 AM

How Trump made the decision to attack Iran

Deliberations inside the administration highlighted Trump's instincts and his inner circle’s fractures.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 5:04 AM

US ceasefire allows negotiations on Iran’s ‘workable’ 10-point plan

Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire paves the way for negotiations on Iran's 10-point plan.

The Straits TimesApr 7, 2026, 9:27 PM

Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks; Tehran says talks will begin on April 10

The US leader said Iran had sent a 10-point plan to the US that he called “workable” for negotiations.

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.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 3:17 AM

Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’

Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.

The Straits TimesApr 7, 2026, 10:23 PM

Trump says US in ‘heated’ Iran talks amid extension request

The lead-up to his April 7, 8 pm, deadline has been marked by military escalation and threats.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 8:24 AM

GCC, other Middle East nations react to Iran-US ceasefire announcement

Countries in the region welcome the temporary truce and urge negotiations for the war's permanent end.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 12:35 AM

Could the US Constitution’s 25th Amendment be used to oust Trump?

The Amendment has never been used to remove a sitting president.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 12:06 AM

White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran

The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks.

Sky NewsApr 7, 2026, 2:21 PM

Is the US about to commit war crimes in Iran?

Donald Trump has given Iran a deadline and threatened to send the country back to the "Stone Ages" if it does not comply by attacking power plants and bridges.

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.

The Globe and MailApr 8, 2026, 2:12 AM

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire, full of uncertainty, brings relief to both sides

For Iran it may mean an end to the carnage, and for the U.S., a halt to a sharply divisive military campaign

BBC NewsApr 7, 2026, 8:55 PM

What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum

The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.

Al JazeeraApr 7, 2026, 4:11 AM

‘Why would Iran agree to a ceasefire given US and Israeli track record?’

Political analyst Trita Parsi says no one should be surprised that Iran has rejected the idea of a US ceasefire deal.

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.

Al JazeeraApr 8, 2026, 7:03 AM

US-Israeli war on Iran: What is happening on day 40?

The US and Iran agree to a two-week truce, just an hour before Trump’s deadline to escalate the conflict expired.

The Straits TimesApr 8, 2026, 2:38 AM

NATO chief Mark Rutte set for Trump talks as US-Iran truce begins

Dubbed a “Trump whisperer,” Mr Rutte has been central to allied efforts to mollify the US leader.

The GuardianApr 8, 2026, 3:49 AM

Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’

Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next 2 weeks US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz Iran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so far Here are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six. The Israeli military has just warned the people of Iran not to use trains, saying that doing so “endangers your life” . Dear Citizens, for the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 21:00 Iran time, you refrain from using and travelling by train throughout Iran. Your presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life. Continue reading...

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...

The Straits TimesApr 7, 2026, 1:44 AM

Under air strikes, Iran remains defiant on eve of Trump’s ceasefire deadline

The US leader has demanded that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by midnight GMT on April 7.

The GuardianApr 6, 2026, 10:55 PM

Down the rabbit hole: Trump offers dark Iran warnings after Easter bunny act

President’s press conference after White House Easter egg roll did little to dispel fears he has lost touch with reality Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump began his day standing with a person in a giant bunny costume and boasting about the Iran war to an audience of children. The annual Easter egg roll on the White House South Lawn conjured a fitting Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland image for a US president who has disappeared down what many would call a rabbit hole. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 6, 2026, 10:50 PM

Trump renews criticism of Japan, South Korea for not helping US in Iran war

He noted that US troops are in the 2 countries to protect them from North Korea.

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