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First Thing: US and Iran agree ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Uranium, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz: The key issues preventing the US and Iran from agreeing a peace deal

Iran and the United States are held in an impasse over several key issues, blocking serious talks to end the war. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Iran Ceasefire: Why and How Pakistan Emerged as a Crucial Mediator in Trump's Deal

Explore how Pakistan emerged as a key mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire talks, highlighting its strategic diplomacy and historical ties with Iran.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats

U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Newslaundry · Apr 8

Iran-US ceasefire details: Trump predicts 'positive action', 'big money' after truce; US to 'hang around' Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump declared a "total and complete victory" after announcing a ceasefire with Iran, ending 38 days of Operation Epic Fury. Both nations claimed success, with Iran pointing to Washington's acceptance of its 10-point proposal. The deal, brokered with Pakistan's mediation and potentially China's influence, addresses nuclear concerns…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Iran-US war live: Tehran vows ‘heavy response’ if Israel doesn’t stop deadly barrage on Lebanon immediately

Revolutionary Guards say any attack on Hezbollah 'is an attack on Iran'

The Independent UK · Apr 8

Copy-paste gone wrong? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'draft' blunder on X over US-Iran ceasefire deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefly posted a “draft” message about the Iran conflict on his official X account on Wednesday, before quickly editing it. The post, which called for a two-week ceasefire and diplomatic pause, appeared just as the United States and Iran moved towards a temporary truce.

The Times of India · Apr 8

From the brink to a breather: Trump's Iran pivot buys time, not trust

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. This pause follows days of escalating strikes and threats. Pakistan played a key role in brokering the truce. Talks are scheduled for Friday in Islamabad. The agreement aims to de-escalate tensions and open a path for diplomacy. Global oil…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Trump vents frustration with Nato – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 8

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 8