US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire

Source: Bloomberg Politics · Bias: Center

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The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The deal buys time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis. Bloomberg’s Laura Davison and Joumanna Bercetche break down the situation.

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The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The deal buys time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis. Bloomberg’s Laura Davison and Joumanna Bercetche break down the situation.