What is in the US-Iran peace deal? What we know so far
A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s Iran threats: ‘The most dangerous episode of the Celebrity Apprentice yet’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s threat ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ hours before a ceasefire
· Guardian staff
Trump: Lebanon not part of ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has said that Lebanon was not included in the ceasefire deal struck between Iran and the US.
· Middleeasteye
Bill Gates to testify over Epstein ties – media
Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports.
· RT
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Bill Gates will testify before a US congressional committee about his interactions with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to media reports.
· RT
Q&A replay: Fragile truce or 'big day' for lasting peace? | The National
America and Iran have claimed victory after a conditional ceasefire was agreed only hours after US President Donald Trump warned “a whole civilisation will die … never to be brought back again”.
· Enas Refaei
Iran, US both claim victory, but did they actually concede ground?
Iran and the United States have both claimed victory in their conflict as they both accepted a two-week ceasefire just before US President Donald Trump’s apocalyptic deadline to obliterate Iranian “civilisation” if Tehran did not agree to a deal.
· Shola Lawal
A defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed in rallies taking on Israel
Outside, in a line that stretched around the block, the hundreds of people who turned out for Abdul el-Sayed’s campaign rally with Hasan Piker gave a range of reasons for showing up.
· ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
Is Australia headed for a recession? A growing number of economists think so – here’s why I’m not one of them | Greg Jericho
In backing down on his threats to destroy Iranian civilisation, Donald Trump has lessened concerns of a recession in Australia – at least for now
· Greg Jericho
When it comes to Trump, Albanese’s tactic has been don’t buy-in and don’t bite back. Why has that changed?
The prime minister clearly believed that Trump’s threat of mass bombings of bridges and power plants crossed a new line
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump
As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing
· Alyssa Chen
Why the US-Iran ceasefire is seen as a failure for Donald Trump
As the two sides prepare to meet in person in Pakistan, analysts identify American leader’s miscalculations leading to weaker footing
· Alyssa Chen
Chris HughesThis Is Why America Is Short Four Million Homes
Right now, congressional leaders continue to wrangle over the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a bipartisan effort to lower housing costs by making it easier to build. But while such legislation is urgently needed, there’s a way to build more homes without extensive new regulation or funding.
· Chris Hughes
First ships pass Strait of Hormuz since Trump-Iran ceasefire, but traffic remains low amid confusion
The first vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. reached a two-week ceasefire deal, ship-tracking service MarineTraffic said Wednesday.
· Kevin Breuninger, Spencer Kimball, Brian Sullivan
Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Nvidia lead tech rally after Trump announces ceasefire with Iran
U.S. stocks soared on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, and beaten-down tech names shared in the rally.
· Chris Eudaily
Trump tells The Post in-person Iran talks will happen ‘very soon’ — but reveals why JD Vance might not attend
WASHINGTON — President Trump told The Post that he expects peace talks with Iran to happen in Pakistan “very soon” following the Tuesday cease-fire deal — but that Vice President JD Vance may not attend due to security concerns.
· Steven Nelson
Hegseth claims 'decisive victory' in Iran war, says U.S. reserves option to get Tehran's uranium
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Wednesday the United States has achieved a "decisive" and "overwhelming" victory in the war with Iran, adding that the Islamic Republic will hand over its enriched uranium, or the U.S. will "take it out."
· Song Sang-ho
Trump eyes ‘joint venture’ with Iran to charge tolls on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Wednesday said he is open to a controversial idea that would reshape global shipping lanes: allowing Iran to charge tolls on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz — if the US gets a cut of the action.
· Caitlin Doornbos
Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause
Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of war
· Joseph Gedeon
Alex Ovechkin waiting until after season to decide his future
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin motions to the crowd after he scored his 1,000th career goal combining regular season and playoffs during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Stephen Whyno
Cómo Trump pasó de amenazar a Irán con la aniquilación a acordar una tregua de 2 semanas
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla con reporteros durante la fiesta de los huevos de Pascua en el Jardín Sur de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 6 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Aamer Madhani
Pakistan takes on role of peacemaker, but it comes with risks - analysis
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stepped forward as a peacemaker to help secure a ceasefire with Iran. Pakistan borders Iran, and it is a close friend of the US. Pakistan’s prime minister has worked with the Trump administration and is considered to have warm ties with the White House. This enabled Pakis…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Networks running scared from Trump at the White House Correspondents Association dinner
With Donald Trump attending the White House Correspondents Association dinner for the first time as president this month, news networks are fretting about putting their talent in the line of fire, we hear.
· Ian Mohr
Dow soars 1,400 points, oil plunges near $90 as Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
US stocks surged Wednesday morning as oil plunged near $90 after President Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran — paving the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
· Taylor Herzlich
Trump’s Iran ceasefire doesn’t mean Europe’s economy is out of the danger zone
Don’t be popping those champagne corks yet: Europe’s economy will still be hurting from the war in the Middle East for months — and maybe longer.
· Geoffrey Smith
Defeat from the jaws of victory: Israel reacts to Trump’s Iran ceasefire
As Israel contemplates a two-week ceasefire announced by United States President Donald Trump in the war on Iran on Tuesday night, it appears weakened in the eyes of its opponents and critics. Its arch-nemesis, Iran, is still standing; Israel’s defensive stock of missiles is depleted and its prime minister is facing…
· Simon Speakman Cordall
Trump se reúne con secretario general de la OTAN mientras considera salir de la alianza
El secretario general de la OTAN Mark Rutte en la sede de la organización en Bruselas, el 26 de marzo del 2026. (AP foto/Virginia Mayo)
· Michelle L Price
Takeaways after a tentative, 2-week ceasefire reached in Iran war
Iran, the United States and Israel reached a tentative, two-week ceasefire Wednesday in the war that tore across the Middle East and disrupted the global energy market, with U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilization.” But questions immediately emerged over what appear…
· Jon Gambrell
Airline Stocks Soar On Iran Ceasefire As IATA Sees "Positive" Tailwinds, But Warns Jet Fuel Crisis Will Persist
Airline stocks are flying high in premarket trading in New York after the overnight ceasefire between the Trump administration and Tehran. The truce is a positive for the aviation industry, which has been locked in turbulence for six weeks, as surging jet fuel prices have crushed the margins of major carriers, forci…
· Tyler Durden
Attacks continue despite 'fragile' ceasefire deal
Iran and Gulf Arab countries have reported new attacks hours after Iran, the US and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire.The eleventh-hour deal headed off US President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilisation.It was not clear if the strikes would scuttle the deal, …
· Associated Press
Trump faces impeachment push over Iran conflict
Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.
· RT
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Democratic congressman John Larson has filed articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump over his actions connected with the Iran war.
· RT
Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire.
· Reuters
What is in the 10-point plan to end US-Israeli war on Iran?
Less than 24 hours after threatening the end of Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump has accepted a two-week ceasefire with the country on the basis of a plan issued by the Islamic Republic.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says he will work with Iran for 'very productive regime change, there will be no enrichment'
US President Donald Trump said that the US will work with Iran to establish a "very productive regime change," during upcoming ceasefire talks, in a Wednesday Truth Social post.
· TOBIAS HOLCMAN
From Stone Age to Golden Age: the 10 hours that halted Iran's war | The National
Ten hours: this is the time it took between US President Donald Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran and his announcement of a ceasefire. Between the two, the world held its breath.
· Clotilde Bigot
A war Trump couldn’t win and a peace he can’t afford to lose
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· Amin Saikal
What is in the 10-point plan to end US-Israeli war on Iran?
Less than 24 hours after threatening the end of Iranian civilisation, US President Donald Trump has accepted a two-week ceasefire with the country on the basis of a plan issued by the Islamic Republic.
· Middleeasteye
Trump threatens tariffs of 50% on countries 'supplying military weapons to Iran'
The U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on "any and all" goods imported to the country from any nation "supplying military weapons to Iran", President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
· Mike Sheen
Trump announces huge tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose massive 50% tariffs on countries sending military firepower to Iran, putting Russia and China on notice.
· Ryan King
Washington pushes allies to match tougher China chip curbs under new bill
New US bill pressures Japan and the Netherlands to align on China chip curbs, with potential fallout for global supply chains
· Ann Cao
Washington pushes allies to match tougher China chip curbs under new bill
New US bill pressures Japan and the Netherlands to align on China chip curbs, with potential fallout for global supply chains
· Ann Cao
Rightwing group PragerU thinks ‘western civilization is in danger’. Their plan? Infiltrate US schools
As teachers eagerly adopt its free lesson plans and the White House boosts its videos, the non-profit’s leaders are intent on one goal: attracting young people to conservatism
As France pulls gold from the US, how can China develop into the next global gold hub?
Federal Reserve is no longer seen as a ‘safe’ place for nations to store gold as Trump’s unpredictability spooks the world’s central banks
· Sylvia Ma
As France pulls gold from the US, how can China develop into the next global gold hub?
Federal Reserve is no longer seen as a ‘safe’ place for nations to store gold as Trump’s unpredictability spooks the world’s central banks
· Sylvia Ma
Iran threatens to ‘destroy’ ships that pass through Strait of Hormuz — despite cease-fire pact
WASHINGTON — Iran’s battered navy has reportedly warned foreign ships on Wednesday that they will be “destroyed” if they attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission from Tehran.
· Ryan King
White House says Iran talks not final despite ceasefire
The White House says discussions over potential in-person talks with Iran remain uncertain despite the recent ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
Lee orders extra support for freight, logistics sectors amid Mideast oil shock
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
The Iran-US ceasefire cannot stop here | The National
An anxious Middle East awoke this morning to an announcement from US President Donald Trump that instead of Iran’s “whole civilisation” dying overnight as he threatened on Tuesday afternoon, the region was witnessing a “big day for world peace”.
· The National Editorial
Vance calls Iran cease-fire a ‘fragile truce’ with Trump ‘impatient’ to end war
Vice President JD Vance conceded Wednesday that the two-week cease-fire is a “fragile truce” because of “lying” Iranian leaders — with President Trump “impatient” to make a concrete deal to end the war.
· Emily Crane