US-Israel war on Iran

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

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Iran has accepted a two-week ceasefire after Trump announced a pause in bombing. Celebrations erupted in Iraq following this announcement. Safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be coordinated with Iranian armed forces, and negotiations between the two sides will begin on Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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