U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

Source: NPR Topics: News · Bias: Center

Summary

As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.

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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

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As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.