The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire hours after President Donald Trump threatened to wipe Iranian civilisation off the map.
Trump claimed America won a "total and complete victory" after making the agreement, which will force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Both sides have framed the ceasefire as a win, with the announcement bringing oil prices below $100 for the first time in days.
Hailing the action as a “big day for world peace”, Trump said the move would usher in a new “golden age” for the Middle East.
“We received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate,” Trump wrote, later adding: “There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made.”
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the ceasefire, saying: “If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations.”
Israel said it accepted the ceasefire and “supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran”. However, it added that the ceasefire "does not include Lebanon", where defence minister Israel Katz said last week his forces would continue their occupation.
Key Points
- Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after Iran ceasefire deal
- Iran claims victory against 'criminal America'
- Israel accepts ceasefire but says it 'does not include Lebanon'
- Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces ceasefire
- Trump says ceasefire could bring 'Golden Age of the Middle East'
- Trump believes China convinced Iran to negotiate
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian pays tribute to slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as he reacts to ceasefire
10:34 , Maira ButtPresident Masoud Pezeshkian has reacted to a US-Iran ceasefire after 39 days of conflict.
He paid tribute to slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as he vowed Iran would commit to diplomatic means to determine its future.
In his first statement since the ceasefire announcement, Pezeshkian said: “The ceasefire, with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, was the fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader [Ayatollah Ali] Khamenei and the achievement of the presence of all the people on the scene.
“From today onward, we will also remain together. Whether in the field of diplomacy, whether in the field of defense, whether on the street scene, and whether in the arena of service provision.”
Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a strike on his compound on 28 February in a US-Israeli attack.
Pope Leo reacts to ceasefire after criticising Trump threats
10:24 , Maira ButtReaction to the US-Iran ceasefire is still coming in. Earlier, we saw reaction from the European Union, the UK, Germany and nations involved in the conflict: the US, Iran and Israel.
Pope Leo welcomed the announcement with “great satisfaction” after he hit out at President Donald Trump’s threats to eradicate Iranian civilisation as “unacceptable”.
Poland’s defence minister has also added his thoughts, saying: “It's good that it happened; it's always a positive sign ... let's hope for a continuation of this process, leading to a permanent ceasefire,” Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz told reporters on Wednesday.
Israel stops strikes on Iran after ceasefire after completing final wave
10:10 , Maira ButtThe Israeli military has confirmed that it has ceased attacks on Iran after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire came into effect.
“In accordance with directives from the political echelon, the IDF has ceased fire in the campaign against Iran and is at high alert for defence, ready to respond to any violation,” it said in a statement.
Several explosions were heard on Iran’s Sirri Island on Wednesday morning but the source of the explosions is unknown.
Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious and receiving treatment', according to diplomatic memo
10:05 , Maira ButtMojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, is reportedly incapacitated and receiving medical treatment according to a US and Israeli intelligence assessment mentioned in a diplomatic memo and seen by The Times.
It revealed the location of the second-eldest son of the slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which is said to be in Qom, a city considered sacred and situated 87 miles south of Tehran.
He has not been seen in public since his appointment.
Israeli military issues evacuation warning for seven neighbourhoods in Lebanon
09:50 , Maira ButtThe Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for seven neighbourhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs ahead of a possible attack, according to Reuters.
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that attacks would continue in a mission he says is to defeat Hezbollah.
Israel continues striking Iran despite ceasefire agreement
09:37 , Maira ButtExplosions have been heard at an oil refinery in Iran, hours after a two-week ceasefire was agreed between the US and Tehran, according to local Iranian media.
A security official told the Times of Israel that the Israeli Air Force continues to carry out strikes in Iran on Wednesday.
Tehran is reported to have fired several salvos of ballistic missiles towards Israel since the agreement was expected to take effect.
Iran and Oman to charge for Strait of Hormuz passage
09:21 , Maira ButtIran and Oman will charge a fee to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route through which one fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.
The waterway was effectively closed after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps laid claim to the region and threatened to set fire to transiting vessels.
A regional official told the Associated Press on Wednesday that Iran would use the money for reconstruction but it is not immediately clear what Oman would be using the money for.
No tolls had been paid previously.
Trump and Netanyahu spoke about Iran ceasefire overnight, says Wall Street Journal
09:06 , Maira ButtPresident Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the US-Iran ceasefire overnight, a person familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.
Netanyahu welcomed the decision to halt hostilities but said that Israel would continue to attack Lebanon.
Israeli strikes hit Tyre in Lebanon after Israel issues evacuation orders
08:49 , Maira ButtAn Israeli strike has struck the Abbasiyeh neighbourhood of Tyre, Lebanon’s fifth largest city, after the Israeli military issued evacuation orders on Wednesday.
Residents of the city were ordered to evacuate immediately and move north of the Zahrani river after Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the US-Iran ceasefire announced earlier would not apply to Israeli action in Lebanon.
Over 1,500 people have been killed since the onset of Israel’s military action.
France's Macron calls for Lebanon to be included in ceasefire
08:24 , Maira ButtPresident Emmanuel Macron called for Lebanon to be included in a US-Iran ceasefire on Wednesday.
At the start of his meeting on defence with advisers and members of his cabinet, he said that the situation in Lebanon remained critical and called for the country to be included in the deal.
Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif had said that the ceasefire included Israeli attacks on Lebanon but Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli strikes on the country would continue.
Israeli opposition leader hits out at Netanyahu's 'political disaster' after ceasefire agreement
07:37 , Maira ButtIsrael’s opposition leader Yair Lapid has appeared to brand a US-Iran ceasefire the biggest “political disaster” in all of the country’s history.
The centrist leader criticised Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and said it would take “years to repair the political and strategic damage that Netanyahu wrought due to arrogance, negligence and a lack of strategic planning.”
“There has never been such a political disaster in all of our history,” Lapid wrote in a post on X on Wednesday.
“Israel wasn't even at the table when decisions were made concerning the core of our national security.
“The military carried out everything that was asked of it, the public demonstrated amazing resilience, but Netanyahu failed politically, failed strategically, and didn't meet a single one of the goals that he himself set.”
Smoke rises from a building in Iraq after airstrikes
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Breaking: UK prime minister Starmer to hold talks with Gulf partners on reopening Strait of Hormuz as he welcomes ceasefire
07:19 , Maira ButtPrime minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday in order to hold talks with Gulf partners on reopening the Strait of Hormuz permanently after a temporary US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
“I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world,” Starmer said in a statement.
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Starmer heads to Gulf as he says he will ‘support US-Iran ceasefire’
Germany welcomes ceasefire in Iran conflict
07:15 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarGerman foreign minister Johann Wadephul this morning welcomed the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed on Tuesday."
I welcome the decision by the warring parties to agree to a ceasefire in the Iran war," the minister wrote on X.
"This must be the crucial first step towards lasting peace, for the consequences of the war continuing would be incalculable," he said.
Iran claims victory against 'criminal America'
07:05 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarIran has claimed strategic victory over the US and Israel and pushed back against Donald Trump on his ceasefire remarks.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council last night said it had accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war with the US and Israel.
"The enemy has suffered an undeniable, historic and crushing defeat in its cowardly, illegal and criminal war against the Iranian nation," it said in a statement.
It said Iran achieved a "great victory and forced the criminal America to accept its 10-point plan".
Trump earlier today claimed "total and complete victory" in his war against Iran.
Bahrain says it extinguished blaze caused by Iranian strike
06:35 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarBahrain's civil defence workers have extinguished a fire at a building following a “sinful Iranian aggression”, the home ministry said.
It added that there have been no injuries.
Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens this morning, hours after the US and Iran said they reached a two-week ceasefire in the war for negotiations.
It wasn’t clear from the ceasefire announcement when it would begin, even though Pakistan's prime minister announced it was "effective immediately".
Watch: Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen as part of Trump’s eleventh hour ceasefire deal
06:25 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarAsian countries welcome Iran ceasefire deal
06:23 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarGovernments across Asia are welcoming the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran.
Many Asian countries are reliant on oil and gas imports via the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has agreed to open up for shipping as part of the deal to halt US and Israeli airstrikes.
Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said the two-week ceasefire “augurs well for the restoration of peace and stability, not only to the region but also the rest of the world.”
Indonesia also welcomed the latest development as an effort to keep the door open for diplomacy in order to promote de-escalation.
Yvonne Mewengkang, spokesperson for Indonesia’s foreign affairs, said: “The Indonesian government will always support any constructive diplomatic efforts, including those that have the potential to lead to a more permanent resolution, with the protection of civilians as our primary focus.”
South Korea’s foreign ministry praised mediation efforts by countries including Pakistan and called for a swift restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.
It said it expects the “prompt and safe” resumption of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for all vessels, including South Korean ships.
Japan’s chief cabinet secretary said his nation “welcomes the announcement as a positive development. We hope they reach an agreement.”
Missile alert sirens go off in Bahrain
06:08 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarBahrain sounded its missile alert sirens this morning, hours after the US and Iran said they reached a two-week ceasefire in the war for negotiations.
It wasn’t immediately clear from the ceasefire announcement when it would begin.
Iran has continued to fire missiles at Gulf Arab states and Israel since the ceasefire announcements, according to reports.
Key bridge between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain reopens
06:05 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain, reopened this morning after being shut for hours over possible incoming fire from Iran.
The King Fahd Causeway Authority said in its announcement on X that vehicle traffic has resumed.
UN chief urges end to hostilities
05:40 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarUN secretary-general Antonio Guterres calls on all parties “to abide by the terms of the ceasefire in order to pave the way towards a lasting and comprehensive peace in the region,” his spokesperson said.
Guterres also calls on the parties to comply with their obligations under international law, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
International law requires the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
“The secretary-general underscores that an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering,” Dujarric said.
Jean Arnault, the secretary-general’s personal envoy, is in the region “to support efforts toward lasting peace,” the spokesperson added.
Israeli strike kills 8 in southern Lebanese coastal city
05:30 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarLebanon's health ministry said at least eight people were killed and another 22 people were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Sidon in southern Lebanon.
The strike came without warning, and the Israeli military did not immediately specify who it was targeting.
At least 1,530 people have been killed in the latest war between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group, according to reports.
Trump says ceasefire could bring 'Golden Age of the Middle East'
05:25 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarDonald Trump, in a new post on Truth Social, said: "A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!"
"The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made.
"Iran can start the reconstruction process. We’ll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just “hangin’ around” in order to make sure that everything goes well. I feel confident that it will."Just like we are experiencing in the US, this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!"
Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after Iran ceasefire deal
05:18 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarDonald Trump has claimed the US won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
"Total and complete victory. 100 per cent. No question about it," Trump told AFP news agency.
Islamic Resistance in Iraq will halt operations for two weeks
05:10 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militias, said in a statement early this morning that it will halt its operations in Iraq and the region for two weeks.
The announcement came hours after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks on US bases and other facilities in the country in solidarity with Tehran since the war began.
Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage
05:04 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPresident Donald Trump fired off a seething threat against CNN Tuesday night in response to its reporting Iran had claimed a "great victory" over the US following the president's announcement to delay his ceasefire deadline by two weeks.
Trump had originally given Iran until 8pm ET on Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning a refusal would mean a "whole civilization will die."
Around 90 minutes before that deadline, Trump and the White House released statements saying the US and Iran had agreed to negotiate an end to hostilities that would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of fighting for two weeks.
More here.
Trump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage after announcing ceasefire plan
US confirms release of journalist kidnapped in Iraq
05:00 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarUS secretary of state Marco Rubio has confirmed that American journalist Shelley Kittleson, who was kidnapped last week in Iraq, has been released.
Kittleson was abducted by the Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah from a street corner in Baghdad on 31 March.
Rubio said in a statement posted on X: "We are relieved that this American is now freed and are working to support her safe departure from Iraq.
"He thanked the Iraqi authorities, as well as the FBI and US defence department and other US agencies, for their work towards securing Kittleson's release.
Trump believes China convinced Iran to negotiate
04:59 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarUS president Donald Trump told the AFP news agency that he believes China was able to convince Iran to negotiate a ceasefire.
China, Tehran's biggest trading partner, spoke with the Iranians to get them on board, two officials told AP.
Chinese officials were in touch with Iranian officials to encourage Tehran to find a path to a ceasefire deal as the negotiations were evolving, the officials said.
Beijing had been working with intermediaries, including Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, as it tried to use its influence, said one of the officials, who was not authorised to comment publicly on the diplomatic matter.
Earlier Tuesday, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said: "All parties need to demonstrate sincerity and quickly end this war that should not have happened in the first place."
Israel continues to strike Lebanon
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Australia's Albanese criticises Trump's ‘civilisation-ending’ Iran threat
04:40 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarAustralian prime minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Donald Trump’s "civilisation-ending" warning to Iran before the US president announced a temporary ceasefire.
“I don’t think it’s appropriate to use language such as that from the president of the United States and I think it will cause some concern,” he told Sky News Australia.
“The potential of damage to civilian infrastructure in Iran was an extraordinary statement, and the impact that would have arisen from an escalation in the Iranian response would have led to greater economic damage.”
Trump had warned “a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again".
Pakistan invites Iran and the US to talks in Islamabad
04:27 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarPakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said he is inviting Iran and the US to meet in Islamabad and have further discussions.
In a post on X, Sharif said that both parties have agreed on the ceasefire.
"I warmly welcome the sagacious gesture and extend deepest gratitude to the leadership of both the countries," he said.
"And invite their delegations to Islamabad on Friday, 10 April 2026, to further negotiate for a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes."There has been no public response from the US or Iran to the invitation.
Israel accepts ceasefire but says it 'does not include Lebanon'
04:20 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarThe Israeli prime minister’s office has issued a statement on Donald Trump's two-week-long temporary ceasefire.
"Israel supports president Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region," the statement read.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office added that Israel supports US efforts to ensure Iran “no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat” and that the US has told Israel it is committed to achieving these goals in the upcoming talks.
However, “the two-weeks ceasefire does not include Lebanon,” the statement added.
Earlier today, Pakistan's prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said the ceasefire extended to Lebanon as well.
Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure 'escalates'
04:20 , Jane DaltonIranian hackers targeting equipment used in numerous American critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, US officials say.
Cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence agencies say the hackers are targeting publicly exposed devices that are used to interact with or control certain critical infrastructure-related equipment and systems.
The hackers are seeking to cause “disruptive effects within the United States”, according to the advisory.
“In a few cases, this activity has resulted in operational disruption and financial loss."
In some cases the hackers interacted with data files to alter display data, while also extracting device project data, the agencies say.
The hacking operations targeted critical infrastructure organisations in the government services and facilities, water and wastewater systems and energy sectors.
Watch: Israeli video shows bombing of Lebanese villages
04:15 , Jane DaltonFootage released by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) shows multiple strikes on a village in Lebanon in an ongoing operation targeting terror group Hezbollah, Holly Bishop writes.
Israeli army video shows multiple strikes on Lebanese villages
Pentagon chief to hold press conference Wednesday
04:10 , Rachel DobkinUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will brief reporters, alongside General Dan Caine, chairman of America’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, Wednesday.
ANNOUNCEMENT: pic.twitter.com/lYrBbWDLf1
— Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) April 8, 2026
The press conference will surely focus on the temporary ceasefire that the US and Iran have agreed to.
Read Trump's full statement on US-Iran ceasefire
04:05 , Rachel Dobkin🚨 President Donald J. Trump makes a statement on Iran: pic.twitter.com/9mqTayL0Q3
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 7, 2026
Analysis: Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
04:00 , Eric GarciaDonald Trump has spent his career railing against elite presidents who did not have the courage to act the way he claims he does.
But judging by Trump’s announcement today that he would extend the deadline for his strikes within Iran by two weeks, one has to wonder what the president’s words mean anymore. He makes big threats, but quickly becomes the boy who cries wolf and doesn’t follow through. While nobody wanted to see him end a “civilization,” his latest retreat is just more evidence that his big threats mean little and will now carry political consequences.
Trump’s decision to back out – commonly referred to as “TACO” or “Trump Always Chickens Out” – this time demonstrates a measure of strategic weakness that far outmeasures any previous humiliation that Trump used to criticize from past presidents.
And it means that no world leader ever needs to take Trump’s threats seriously.
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Trump just TACO’d away American credibility as he backs down on Iran threats
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces ceasefire
04:01 , Alisha Rahaman SarkarOil fell below $100 per barrel this morning after US president Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran that was subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent fell $14.84, or 13.6 per cent, to $94.43 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate slid $16.13, or 14.3 per cent, to $96.82 a barrel.
The US-Israeli war with Iran saw the steepest monthly oil price rise in history in March of more than 50 per cent.
Petroleum expert says US gas prices could start reversing in next two days after US-Iran ceasefire announcement
03:55 , Rachel DobkinPatrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at fuel price tracker GasBuddy, has said US gas prices could start reversing in the next two days after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire.
“Gas prices could start reversing nationally in 48 hours or so- by a few cents every day. Diesel prices may lag slightly- but where things stand now, diesel is NO longer likely to reach a record.
“National average gasoline could fall below $4 in ~1-2 weeks, diesel >$5 in 6-8 weeks”, De Haan wrote on X.
The petroleum expert did caution in a follow-up post that the numbers are “tentative based on current markets, changes are highly likely as the situation unfolds”.
In pictures: Pro-government protesters in Tehran after ceasefire announcement
03:40 , Rachel Dobkin
Iran includes 'acceptance of enrichment' for nuclear program in Farsi version of its 10-point plan: report
03:30 , Rachel DobkinIran included the “acceptance of enrichment” for its nuclear program in the Farsi version of its 10-point ceasefire plan, the Associated Press has reported.
The phrase is missing in the English versions of the plan that Iranian diplomats shared with the press, per the AP.
'Cataclysmic': Democratic senator theorizes Trump is giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz
03:20 , Rachel DobkinQatar intercepts missile attack, officials say
03:00 , Rachel DobkinQatar’s Defence Ministry has announced that its armed forces intercepted a missile attack.
The attack comes after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.
Kuwait announces 'hostile' attacks following US-Iran ceasefire agreement
02:50 , Rachel DobkinKuwait has said it was taking on “hostile” attacks following the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire.
“Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks”, the country’s Army wrote on X over an hour after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran would stop fighting for two-weeks.
Abu Dhabi authorities responding to fire at Habshan gas facility, officials say
02:40 , Rachel DobkinAbu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire at its Habshan gas-processing facility, officials have said.
The Abu Dhabi Media Office announced the fire hours after US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran had agreed on a two-week ceasefire.
Kidnapped American journalist released by Iran-backed militia: Marco Rubio
02:30 , Rachel DobkinAmerican journalist Shelly Kittleson was released by the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah after the Iraqi militia kidnapped her, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced.
“Under President Trump, the wrongful detention or kidnapping of U.S. nationals will not be tolerated”, Rubio wrote on X Tuesday night, Washington time. “We will continue to use every tool to bring Americans home and to hold accountable those responsible”.
I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by members of the foreign terrorist organization Kata’ib Hizballah near Baghdad, Iraq.
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 8, 2026
The U.S. Department of State extends its appreciation to the Federal Bureau of…
Kittleson was reportedly abducted in Baghdad on March 31.
White House is weighing in-person talks with Iran
02:20 , Rachel DobkinThe White House has said it’s weighing holding in-person talks with Iran after a temporary ceasefire was reached.
“Nothing is final until announced by the President or the White House,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement shared by The New York Times.
Israel continues attacking Iran, despite US ceasefire announcement: report
02:10 , Rachel DobkinThe US has agreed to end strikes on Iran for two-weeks, but that doesn’t mean its partner in the war will stop attacking the Middle Eastern country.
The Israeli Air Force has continued to target Iran, despite the newly announced ceasefire between Washington and Tehran, a security official told The Times of Israel.
Israel and the United Arab Emirates also sounded missile alerts after the ceasefire announcement, the Associated Press reported.
Full story: Trump announces suspension of attacks on Iran for two weeks subject to safe opening of Strait of Hormuz
02:00 , John BowdenWith most of Washington and much of the US awaiting his next move, PresidentDonald Trump backed off his threat to unleash devastation across Iran on Tuesday evening.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that US forces would pause plans for a massive, final military assault against Iran for two weeks while negotiations continued between the two countries, mediated by Pakistan.
He also claimed that a complete re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil, would be part of the arrangement around a temporary pause in his plans.
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What is in Iran's 10-point plan?
01:40 , Alex WoodwardWhile details remain unclear, Iran's 10-point plan that US President Donald Trump called a “workable basis” for negotiations was floated earlier this week and includes a sweeping set of proposals, including Iranian tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a lifting of all sanctions and an ending of Israeli strikes in Lebanon. All of which seems unlikely as a starting point.
