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U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Amid Tensions

4/8/2026

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Trump Mediates Ceasefire

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump before his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan mediated the ceasefire, which is contingent on Iran allowing safe passage for commercial vessels.
Iran has accepted the deal but says the war is not over.
Missile alerts in Israel and ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia keep tensions high and raise doubts about durability.

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Bannon's Conviction Dismissed

The Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to proceed with dismissing Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction.
Steve Bannon, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was convicted in 2022 for defying a January 6 subpoena.
The ruling sends the case back to a lower court.
The Justice Department has filed a motion to dismiss.

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Iran Under Siege

In the last 24 hours, Iran has experienced at least 272 attacks across 14 provinces, resulting in 184 casualties among civilians and military personnel.
Tehran Province was the most affected, with damage reported at petrochemical complexes in Mahshahr.
Since February 28, 2026, civilian fatalities have reached 1,616, including 244 children.
In Khuzestan Province, 1,000 projectiles have been fired, causing extensive injuries and civilian deaths, including women and children.
HRANA notes hostilities may hinder documentation of incidents.

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Trump Mediates Ceasefire

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump before his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan mediated the ceasefire, which is contingent on Iran allowing safe passage for commercial vessels.
Iran has accepted the deal but says the war is not over.
Missile alerts in Israel and ongoing attacks on Saudi Arabia keep tensions high and raise doubts about durability.

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