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Iran Declares Two-Week Ceasefire, Opens Strait of Hormuz

4/9/2026

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Iran Initiates Ceasefire

Iran announced a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei urged ending the war while preserving Iran's strength.
The Supreme National Security Council led by President Masoud Pezeshkian approved the ceasefire at Pakistan's request despite hardline opposition.
The new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly addressed the situation.
The ceasefire enables direct negotiations with the U.S., signaling a shift in Iran's approach.

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Lapid Criticizes Ceasefire

Yair Lapid, the Israeli opposition leader, condemned the U.S.–Iran ceasefire as a "political disaster" for Israel.
He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to protect Israel's national security interests and for excluding Israel from key negotiations.
Lapid said the military performed well, but Netanyahu's leadership led to significant political and strategic setbacks that could take years to recover from.
Iran has submitted a 10-point proposal following the ceasefire announcement.

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Iran Initiates Ceasefire

Iran announced a two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei urged ending the war while preserving Iran's strength.
The Supreme National Security Council led by President Masoud Pezeshkian approved the ceasefire at Pakistan's request despite hardline opposition.
The new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly addressed the situation.
The ceasefire enables direct negotiations with the U.S., signaling a shift in Iran's approach.

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