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US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Cease-Fire Amid Nuclear Tensions

4/8/2026

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The United States and Iranian officials agreed to a two-week cease-fire.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported Iran possesses about 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium that could be used for weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran to surrender the uranium, saying President Donald Trump might order a commando raid.
The United States military says its objectives have been met, with concerns persisting about Iran's nuclear ambitions and negotiations.

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The United States and Iranian officials agreed to a two-week cease-fire.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported Iran possesses about 440 kilograms of highly enriched uranium that could be used for weapons.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iran to surrender the uranium, saying President Donald Trump might order a commando raid.
The United States military says its objectives have been met, with concerns persisting about Iran's nuclear ambitions and negotiations.