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Trump Brokers Two-Week Ceasefire with Iran Amid Tensions

4/10/2026

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Trump Initiates Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran after escalating threats, including a warning of catastrophic consequences if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
The ceasefire was brokered with Pakistan's help.
Republicans fear the agreement could require concessions to Iran on uranium enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone attacks and ongoing regional tensions threaten the fragile truce.

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Melania Denies Epstein Ties

First Lady Melania Trump publicly denied ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the accusations "smears."
She urged Congress to hold hearings for Epstein's victims to testify.
This call contrasts with the Trump administration, which has sought to downplay the Epstein controversy amid the ongoing Iran war.
She said she had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
She described her past correspondence with Ghislaine Maxwell as trivial.

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Trump Initiates Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran after escalating threats, including a warning of catastrophic consequences if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened.
The ceasefire was brokered with Pakistan's help.
Republicans fear the agreement could require concessions to Iran on uranium enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone attacks and ongoing regional tensions threaten the fragile truce.

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