US and Iran Agree to 2-Week Ceasefire as Trump Pulls Back Threats
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire just before President Trump's deadline for Iran to meet his demands. Trump said the deal came after talks with Pakistani leaders who asked him to hold back military action.
The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, pulling back from the brink of military conflict just before President Trump's deadline expired.
Trump announced the deal came after conversations with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, who requested he hold off on what Trump called "destructive force." The agreement prevents immediate military action between the two countries.
The ceasefire comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran, escalating tensions in the region. Asian markets jumped on news of the agreement, showing investor relief over the reduced threat of war.
The UK Prime Minister welcomed the deal, saying Britain will do "all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire." However, details about what specific demands Iran must meet during the two-week period are still emerging.
Separately, Trump-backed Republican Clay Fuller won election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in her former Georgia House seat, giving Trump another ally in Congress.
This prevents a potential war between the US and Iran that could have raised gas prices and created global instability. The temporary truce gives both countries time to work out their differences without military strikes.
Watch whether Iran meets Trump's demands during the two-week window and if the ceasefire gets extended.
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