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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire as Navy Seizes Ships, Stocks Surge

4/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran, saying its government is seriously fractured.
The ceasefire stays until Tehran submits a proposal or talks end, while the United States keeps its port blockade.
Japan and South Korea stocks hit record highs Thursday after U.S. gains from the ceasefire news and upbeat earnings.
Iran's navy announced it seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran, saying its government is seriously fractured.
The ceasefire stays until Tehran submits a proposal or talks end, while the United States keeps its port blockade.
Japan and South Korea stocks hit record highs Thursday after U.S. gains from the ceasefire news and upbeat earnings.
Iran's navy announced it seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz.