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Iran, U.S., and Israel Agree on Two-Week Ceasefire

4/9/2026

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Summary

Iran, US, Israel Accord

In 2025, Iran, the United States, and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
The accord requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified the ceasefire does not cover actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council declared the ceasefire a victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump described the ceasefire as a workable basis for negotiations.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a pivotal moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy, leading to the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty. This agreement, facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter, reshaped regional dynamics and established Egypt as a key U.S. ally, receiving $1 billion annually in aid.

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Iran, US, Israel Accord

In 2025, Iran, the United States, and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan.
The accord requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarified the ceasefire does not cover actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council declared the ceasefire a victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump described the ceasefire as a workable basis for negotiations.

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