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Trump Grants Iran 24-Hour Extension Amid Ceasefire Talks

4/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump granted Iran a 24-hour extension to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, linked to negotiations.
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly pursuing a two-stage plan for a 45-day ceasefire, aiming for a permanent resolution.
Sources say there is skepticism about the negotiations, with low chances of an agreement in the near term.
Israeli journalist Amit Segal's newsletter It’s Noon in Israel is featured in The Free Press.

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U.S. President Donald Trump granted Iran a 24-hour extension to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, linked to negotiations.
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly pursuing a two-stage plan for a 45-day ceasefire, aiming for a permanent resolution.
Sources say there is skepticism about the negotiations, with low chances of an agreement in the near term.
Israeli journalist Amit Segal's newsletter It’s Noon in Israel is featured in The Free Press.