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US desperate for ceasefire? Trump forced Pakistan to broker temporary truce with Iran

For weeks, the Trump administration relied on Pakistan to act as an intermediary, urging it to persuade Iran to agree to a pause in hostilities that would allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad’s role as a Muslim-majority neighbour was seen as key to making the proposal acceptable…

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‘Big money will be made’: Trump declares a ‘Golden Age of the Middle East’ after cutting a last-minute deal with Iran

From the brink of apocalypse to “Golden Age.”

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Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia emerge as a new regional power bloc amid Iran war

Pakistan’s prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced that a two-week ceasefire had been agreed between the US and Iran in the early hours of April 8. Delegates from both sides are expected to attend further talks in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad on Friday.

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Iran Ceasefire Won't Save Israel from Hezbollah as Netanyahu Clarifies Lebanon Is Not Included in Deal

Netanyahu backs Trump's Iran ceasefire, excluding Lebanon, impacting Hezbollah and oil markets. Israel demands Iran open the straits and halt attacks, as conflict death toll exceeds 3,600.

International Business Times UK

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

How Pakistan deployed ‘flattery as foreign policy’ to broker US-Iran ceasefire

ANALYSIS: A hastily brokered truce allows both Washington and Tehran to claim victory and enables Donald Trump to climb down the escalatory ladder. But can Islamabad deliver lasting peace? Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

What is in the ceasefire deal between the US and Iran?

Iran and the US have agreed to a ceasefire, with negotiations on key points of difference set to take place

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Ceasefire, 'not the end of war': What next for US, Iran, Israel and the Hormuz question

A fragile pause has taken hold in the Middle East after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The deal, announced just hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline for possible large-scale strikes, is being seen as a temporary reprieve rather than a lasting settlement, with key…

The Times of India

Iran Accepts Ceasefire but Warns 'Our Hands Remain Upon the Trigger' as Oil Prices Drop

President Trump agrees to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran, averting military strikes and opening diplomatic talks. Discover how this truce impacts the Strait of Hormuz, global diplomacy, and financial markets.

International Business Times UK

Keir Starmer welcomes US-Iran ceasefire amid efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister said: ‘I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region.’

Evening Standard

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.

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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

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

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…

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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 Independent UK

Trump agrees to halt bombing of Iran for two weeks subject to strait reopening

Tehran says vessels will have safe passage through the critical waterway in ‘coordination’ with Iran’s military.

Evening Standard

Trump's ceasefire hangs by a thread as Iran blocks ships from Strait of Hormuz

A threat by the IRGC to destroy ships attempting to pass through the strait comes after explosions in Tehran and across the Middle East

The Times of India

US‑Iran agree to two‑week ceasefire: Here is Trump’s full statement

US President Donald Trump stepped back late Tuesday from his threats of devastating strikes on Iran, announcing a two-week ceasefire just hours before the deadline he had set for Tehran. The agreement includes the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and sets…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran After Receiving 'Workable' 10-Point Proposal and Pakistan Talks

Donald Trump just announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, but on the condition that they would completely and immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

'Double-sided ceasefire': Donald Trump agrees to suspend Iran attack by 2 weeks if it opens Hormuz immediately

In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week halt to planned military actions against Iran, contingent on the immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This potential de-escalation follows discussions with international leaders and signals a significant diplomatic opening, with both nations indicating a…

Latin Times

Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran, Israel Joins Truce

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would suspend planned U.S. bombing and attack operations against Iran for two weeks after talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, a surprise announcement that abruptly shifted the tone of a crisis that had been spiraling toward a possible…

Axios

U.S. AND IRAN AGREE TO 2-WEEK CEASEFIRE

The announcement came hours before Trump's deadline to launch massive strikes.

Fortune

Markets cheer as Trump says he’s in ‘heated negotiations’ over a new Pakistani two-week ceasefire plan

Markets soared on the news, betting that he’ll accept.

Roll Call

Trump announces Iran ceasefire, backing down on threat to destroy country

President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours after a world-shaking threat to eliminate the “whole” Iranian civilization. In a post on his Truth Social platform just after 6:30 p.m. Eastern time, the U.S. commander in chief said senior Pakistani officials had brokered the…

The Independent UK

Trump issued plea from Pakistan to extend Iran deadline ‘for two weeks’

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