"Last-Minute Ceasefire Averts Escalation in Middle East Crisis: US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Truce. In a dramatic turn of events, the United States and Iran have agreed to a provisional ceasefire, narrowly avoiding a potentially catastrophic escalation in the region. The deal, brokered just hours before a looming deadline set by US President Donald Trump, marks a significant shift in the crisis, with Tehran agreeing to temporarily reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire also brings Israel on board, with the White House confirming the country's participation. The agreement comes after Trump received a 10-point proposal from Iran, which he described as a 'workable basis on which to negotiate.' As tensions in the region continue to simmer, the ceasefire offers a fragile reprieve, but questions remain about the long-term prospects for peace and the influence of key players, including China."
Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of HormuzThe 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...
