Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

Author: Ali HarbPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: United States

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Caution, relief as US politicians respond to Trump’s ceasefire with Iran

US politicians have largely welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, announced by Trump after alarming threats. The two-week truce will allow Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations to end the war will begin in Islamabad. Senator Lindsey Graham expressed support for diplomacy while remaining cautious about a potential deal with Iran.

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