Iran and USA agree to two-week ceasefire
Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attack of Iran for 2 weeks WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to “suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.” Trump wrote on social media that his decision is “subject to” Iran agreeing to …
Israel backs US-Iran temporary ceasefire
Israel insists that the two-week ceasefire agreement between US and Iran "does not include Lebanon".
US and Iran claim victory as two-week ceasefire agreed
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire last night, barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to obliterate the country, triggering global relief alongside apprehension.
Relief as Trump pulls back at eleventh hour
The day started with a social media post that sent shockwaves around the world. Here was a sitting president of the most powerful country on earth threatening to wipe out Iran.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after US-Iran ceasefire
Air strikes hit the Tyre and Nabatieh areas hours after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced.
Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 - President Donald Trump welcomes NATO chief Mark Rutte to the White House on Wednesday, as the war with Iran has pushed U.S. relations with other members of the military alliance to a crisis point. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pakistan set to host US-Iran ceasefire talks on Friday
PM Shehbaz expresses hope talks result in lasting peace.Iranian president confirms Tehran's participation in talks.Premier thanks Gulf states for commitment to peace.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad would...
Trump agrees to 2-week ceasefire if Iran opens Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announces a two-week delay of a planned Iran strike following talks with Pakistani leaders and progress toward a potential agreement with Iran.
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again
The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what U.S. Vice President JD Vance called a “fragile” deal.
Trump backs off Iran strike threat, agrees to two-week ceasefire window
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran, swerving to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate or else a “whole civilization will die tonight.”
Trump says US in ‘heated’ Iran talks amid extension request
The lead-up to his April 7, 8 pm, deadline has been marked by military escalation and threats. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran hits Gulf states after agreeing to 'fragile' truce with US
TEHRAN: US Vice President JD Vance warned the truce between Washington and Tehran remained "fragile" on Wednesday (Apr 8) as several Gulf nations endured fresh attacks just hours after the rivals agreed a
Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire: Sources
Sources say Hezbollah halted attacks on northern Israel following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Was Lebanon included in the deal? Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources say
Sources say Hezbollah halted attacks on northern Israel following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Was Lebanon included in the deal? Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory after weeks of conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory after weeks of conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why US-Iran ceasefire is unlikely to last. The reason is in Lebanon
Middle East War: The US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire after exchanging air, missile and drone strikes for a month. The truce is fragile because of the terms of agreements. The biggest test will be in Lebanon, with Israel refusing to stop its combat operations there.
NATO chief Mark Rutte set for Trump talks as US-Iran truce begins
Dubbed a “Trump whisperer,” Mr Rutte has been central to allied efforts to mollify the US leader. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.
Iran expresses gratitude to Pakistan for facilitating U.S. negotiations, while Pakistan invites both nations for further peace talks.
Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.
Iran expresses gratitude to Pakistan for facilitating U.S. negotiations, while Pakistan invites both nations for further peace talks.
Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.
Iran expresses gratitude to Pakistan for facilitating U.S. negotiations, while Pakistan invites both nations for further peace talks.
After apocalyptic threats, Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks
WASHINGTON (April 8): US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was suspending bombing of Iran for two weeks but that Tehran must reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, barely an hour before his apocalyptic deadline to destroy the country was set to expire. After more than five weeks of blistering attacks on Iran by theRead More
Starmer arrives in Saudi Arabia after US-Iran ceasefire deal
The prime minister welcomes the deal, saying the UK will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire".
US, Israel and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on threats
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation. The agreement came just hours before Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its bridges and powerplants.
Trump warns Iran: Whole civilization will die tonight
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” as he signalled a complete and total regime change in Iran, framing the unfolding crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global history.
How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
UK PM Keir Starmer heads to Middle East after US-Iran ceasefire deal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to the Middle East to meet with leaders of Gulf countries after the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Following the much-awaited ceasefire deal brokered by Pakistan,...
Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy 'whole civilization'
President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen ​the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says he believes China got Iran to come to the negotiating table
Iranian officials cited by NYT also say Beijing stepped in at last minute amid concern of economic fallout, as deadline loomed for Trump's threats to strike crucial infrastructure
Trump finds his off-ramp with Iran, but the causes of war remain unresolved
Donald Trump finds an off-ramp with Iran, but fundamental issues that led to the war remain unresolved. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel backs Trump’s two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Israel supports Trump's pause on Iran strikes but excludes Lebanon, contradicting claims of a widespread ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Global leaders acknowledge Pakistan's role in facilitating Iran-US ceasefire
Leaders from around world hail Pakistan's efforts.UN boss expresses appreciation for Pakistan's efforts.Iran vows to cease operations if attacks are halted. Leaders and lawmakers from across the world, including the United States,...
Into the inferno: Will Trump decimate Iran?
April 8 (UPI) -- Two big caveats are an element of this column.
Countdown to Iran ceasefire: The 90 minutes that stopped a war
It was 6.32 pm. Ninety minutes to the deadline. That was when the post went up, and the war paused, held in place by a 10-point document drafted by Tehran. This is the story of the race to the ceasefire announced by Trump.
How did Pakistan broker temporary truce between Iran and US?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East.On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the US and...
Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Israel endorses Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, clarifying that Lebanon remains excluded from the ceasefire agreement.
Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Israel endorses Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, clarifying that Lebanon remains excluded from the ceasefire agreement.
Lebanon, Iran, UAE under attack. Will Pakistan-brokered ceasefire last?
US and Iran announce a tentative ceasefire, but regional hostilities persist amid missile threats and conflicting signals
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?
On Iran, US President Donald Trump said Pakistan knows the country “better than most”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
How did Pakistan broker a temporary truce between Iran and the US?
On Iran, US President Donald Trump said Pakistan knows the country “better than most”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Israel Resumes Bombing of Iran's Top Ally as Trump Announces Ceasefire, Gives Reason
Israel has resumed bombing of Lebanon, a top ally of Iran, after President Donald Trump of the United States announced a ceasefire and gave reason for the onslaught.
How Trump went from threatening Iran’s annihilation to reaching a truce within a day
Analysts say US president was deterred by prospect of indefinite operation to forcibly lift blockade of the Hormuz strait, note he has history of backing down from maximalist demands
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says US-Iran ceasefire covers 'everywhere' including Lebanon
However, Israel later contradicted the Pakistan prime minister's statement, saying that the ceasefire "does not include Lebanon".
US, Iran Announce Two-Week Ceasefire; Talks Likely in Islamabad On Friday
WASHINGTON, Apr 8: The United States has agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran following a proposal by Pakistan, with negotiations between the two sides likely to take place in Islamabad on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced. The announcement came shortly before a stated US deadline for military action against Iran, marking a significant […]
Trump says Iran's president asked for ceasefire, but U.S. wants Hormuz Strait open first
The war began in late February when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, causing economic turmoil and massive global energy disruptions.
With threat to wipe out Iran’s civilisation, Trump’s rhetoric goes beyond bluster
The President’s advisers saw Mr Trump’s escalating rhetoric as a negotiating tactic. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Iran says it is ready for anything after Trump warns ‘whole civilisation will die’
“No threat is beyond our preparedness and intelligence,” says Iran's First Vice-President. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Again, Trump threatens to commit war crimes, says ‘Iranian civilisation will die’
In a social media post that drew immediate global condemnation, Mr Trump declared: "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
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