Iran celebrates two-week ceasefire averting Trump's threatened destruction of nation
Iran has announced a two-week ceasefire with the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization, with celebrations erupting across the country. The deal includes reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though full details remain unclear beyond the ceasefire terms. Global leaders including Germany, Britain, Japan, and Canada have issued cautious welcomes to the agreement. This represents a significant de-escalation of US-Iran tensions that could reshape Middle Eastern geopolitics and global oil markets.
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- April 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM PDT
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