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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bassem Mroue,Jon Gambrell,Samy Magdy and Sam Metz

US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats

Iran War - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.”

But questions emerged over what appeared to be dueling proposals to halt the regionwide war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting it would charge tolls to passing ships and continue to enrich uranium.

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