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.
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Notable Quotes
"we have already met and exceeded all Military objectives"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"the ceasefire was effective immediately"
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks"
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"The approach of a 'one-track, aggressive, unprovoked attack' against Iran suffered a 'crushing defeat' after Trump announced the two-week ceasefire."
— Maria Zakharova , Politician
"I support Trump’s decision to suspend strikes on Iran."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"An end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilian lives and alleviate human suffering."
— Antonio Guterres , Activist
"I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night."
— Ursula von der Leyen , Politician
"I urge all parties to uphold its terms in order to achieve sustainable peace in the region."
— Antonio Costa , Politician
"The deal is a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"Momentary relief must not make us forget the chaos, the destruction and the lives lost."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The scale of the killing and destruction in Lebanon today is nothing short of horrific."
— Volker Turk , Politician
"I think this comes from a legitimate misunderstanding."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The Iran–U. S. Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the U.S. must choose – ceasefire or continued war via Israel."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
European Council President.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Dmitry Medvedev is the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman commenting on military deployments.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Ursula von der Leyen is the president of the European Commission.
Volker Turk is the U.N. human rights chief.
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All Coverage
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
Celebrations erupted in Tehran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, with peace negotiations set to begin in Pakistan.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire, with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump claims a 'total and complete victory'.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war, with negotiations with the United States set to begin in Islamabad on Friday.
The United States, Iran, and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, to halt hostilities in the ongoing conflict.
Iran asserts that it has successfully negotiated a ceasefire with the U.S., including a 10-point plan addressing regional conflicts and sanctions relief.
Following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Israel has conducted significant airstrikes in Lebanon, raising concerns about the stability of the truce.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning of severe consequences if Israeli attacks on Lebanon persist, despite the ceasefire agreement.
President Trump clarifies that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, as Israel continues its military operations in the region.
Countries worldwide have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and called for lasting peace in the Middle East, praising Pakistan's role in facilitating the truce.
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