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U.S. and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire

Apr 8, 2026Center Left

President Trump posted on Truth Social that after Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the US agreed to stop attacks for two weeks. The president says the two countries will negotiate during that time. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez and Courtney Kube report.

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