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The US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know

Krdo · · 960 words · By CNN
Ceasefire as a strategic victory US-Iran geopolitical rivalry Regional security negotiations
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“The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday – less than two hours before US President Donald Trump’s deadline, after which he had promised to wipe out a 'whole civilization.'”
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Wikipedia entries mention negotiations and deadlines but do not reference a two-week ceasefire or timing relative to Trump's deadline. No corroboration found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on sites and cities across Iran, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other Iranian officials and inflicting over…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on 8 May 2018. The JCPOA is an agreement on Iran's nuclear prog…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_withdrawal_from_…
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“Trump announced the ceasefire in a Truth Social post, saying it was made on the condition that Iran agree to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil flows.”
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Wikipedia entries discuss the Strait of Hormuz campaign but do not mention a ceasefire conditioned on reopening the strait. No corroboration found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula, shared by the United Arab Emirate…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“The ceasefire had been mediated by Pakistan’s prime minister and its military chief, he said.”
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“Iran had put forth a 10-point proposal, which the US views as 'a workable basis on which to negotiate,' Trump added.”
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Wikipedia entries mention negotiations but do not reference a specific 10-point proposal or U.S. evaluation of it. No corroboration found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The term Iran–United States war may refer to: Twelve-Day War (2025) between Israel and Iran, with U.S. involvement 2025 United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites (22 June 2025), Operation Midnig…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_war
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“The next two weeks will allow a final agreement to be drawn up, he said.”
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“US Vice President JD Vance described it as a 'fragile truce' that had taught him a lot about Iran.”
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“Trump described the deal as 'total and complete victory.'”
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“Trump stated the US would be 'helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz,' adding: 'Big money will be made.'”
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“US sources told CNN that the Trump administration is preparing for potential in-person negotiations, likely in Islamabad.”
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“Israel is part of the ceasefire and will also suspend bombing against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said.”
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“Israel's office claimed Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire – contradicting Pakistan’s prime minister, who said it was.”
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“Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that if attacks against Iran stop, Iranian operations will cease as well.”
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“Iran’s military will coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, he added in a post on X.”
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“Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, with funds earmarked for reconstruction.”
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“Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that it forced the US to accept its 10-point plan as a basis for talks.”
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“Iran’s Supreme National Security Council described the ceasefire as an 'enduring defeat' for Washington.”
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“Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warned that 'should the slightest error be committed by the enemy, it shall be met with full force.'”
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“The US has accepted the 'general framework' of Iran’s 10-point proposal as a basis for negotiations.”
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“Iran is considering a 15-point proposal from the US.”
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“The 15-point US proposal includes Iran committing to no nuclear weapons, handing over highly enriched uranium, limits on defense capabilities, ending regional proxy groups, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, acknowledging Israel’s right to exist.”
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“Iran previously rejected the 15-point US plan, with officials calling the demands 'largely excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable.'”
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“US President Donald Trump claimed in late March that Iran had agreed to 'most of' the points in the 15-point US plan.”
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“Iran’s 10-point proposal includes regulating passage through the Strait of Hormuz, terminating attacks on Iran and its proxies, US troop withdrawal, compensation to Iran, lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and a binding UN resolution.”
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“Some versions of Iran’s 10-point proposal include a claim to a right to nuclear enrichment.”
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“Iran’s embassy in India posted a breakdown of the 10-point proposal on its verified X account, including 'acceptance of enrichment.'”
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“US President Donald Trump stated that Iran’s uranium would be 'perfectly taken care of or I wouldn't have settled.'”
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