White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 8, 2026Country: United States

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White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran

Iran has accepted a ceasefire after Trump announced a two-week pause in bombing. Negotiations between the two sides are set to begin on Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan. Iran also stated that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would be coordinated with its armed forces.

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