US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Truce Just Before Trump's Attack Deadline
The US and Iran agreed to a two-week truce just one hour before President Trump's deadline to attack Iranian power plants and bridges expired. The ceasefire ends 40 days of US-Israeli military strikes against Iran.
The United States and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement on Tuesday, halting a 40-day conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran. The truce came just one hour before President Trump's 8pm Washington DC deadline to launch what he called the "complete demolition" of Iran's civilian infrastructure.
Trump had threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if Iran didn't fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Military experts called targeting civilian infrastructure a war crime.
The ceasefire sparked celebrations in Tehran and Baghdad, with Iranian leaders claiming the conflict ended "on Iran's terms." However, some citizens remain skeptical, warning the US and Israel might use the pause to regroup for future attacks.
Iran has agreed that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible through coordination with its military forces. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
President Trump announced he would extend his threatened deadline by two weeks as part of the agreement.
This truce could prevent a major war that would disrupt global oil supplies and spike gas prices worldwide. The Strait of Hormuz, where much of the world's oil passes through, has been closed during the conflict.
Watch whether both sides honor the two-week ceasefire and if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz as agreed.
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