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US and Iran agree to two‑week ceasefire, reopening Strait of Hormuz

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What to know about US and Iran agree to two‑week ceasefire, reopening Strait of Hormuz

What we know so far A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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What happened

What we know so far A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Why it matters

Washington says it now aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal based on a “workable” 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran.

Common ground

Over the past six weeks, the conflict has killed thousands, leaving much of Iran in rubble and its people defiant.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Repetition: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Name Calling / Labeling 60% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
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Repetition 70% confidence
Repeating a message until it is accepted as truth.

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25 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appeared to have brought a temporary halt to the US-Israeli war on Iran.”
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The evidence provided mentions a negotiation period starting on April 12, 2025, following a letter from Donald Trump, suggesting a context of negotiation rather than a specific two-week ceasefire announcement by Trump that halted a war. The evidence does not confirm the specific claim of a 'two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump' halting the war.
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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, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“Washington says it now aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal based on a “workable” 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran.”
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The evidence provided mentions US-Iran negotiations and a 10-point proposal in general terms, but none of the available sources confirm that the US aims to negotiate a long-term peace deal specifically based on a 'workable 10-point proposal put forward by Tehran.'
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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 — The Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran (Persian: سفارت آمریکا در تهران) was the American diplomatic mission in the Imperial State of Iran. Direct bilateral diplomatic relations between …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embassy_of_the_United_States,_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9 millio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tehran
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“Over the past six weeks, the conflict has killed thousands, leaving much of Iran in rubble and its people defiant.”
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No evidence was found regarding the conflict killing thousands or leaving much of Iran in rubble over the past six weeks.
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“It has also caused unprecedented disruption to global energy supplies, mainly due to Tehran’s effective closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.”
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Wikipedia explicitly states that shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been 'largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026,' following the US/Israel air war, which directly supports the claim of disruption due to Iran's actions.
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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 — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
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 under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“The ceasefire was primarily brokered by Pakistan, which has been acting as a diplomatic intermediary between Washington and Tehran.”
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No evidence was found regarding Pakistan brokering a ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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“In his announcement, Trump directly credited Pakistani leaders for his decision to suspend the bombing of Iran.”
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No evidence was found regarding Donald Trump crediting Pakistani leaders for suspending the bombing of Iran.
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“Iran has put forward a 10‑point proposal that Trump described as a “workable basis” for negotiations.”
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No evidence was found confirming that Iran submitted a 10-point proposal described by Trump as a 'workable basis' for negotiations.
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“According to Iran’s semi‑official Mehr News Agency, the plan includes: Non-aggression, The continuation of Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, Acceptance of uranium enrichment, Lifting all primary sanctions, Lifting all secondary sanctions, Termination of all UN Security Council resolutions condemning the Islamic Republic, Termination of all IAEA Board of Governors resolutions against Iran, Payment of compensation to Iran, Withdrawal of US combat forces from the region, Cessation of war on all fronts, including against Hezbollah in Lebanon.”
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No evidence was found detailing the specific points of the 10-point plan mentioned, including non-aggression, retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz, or US withdrawal.
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“Trump announced the “double-sided ceasefire,” stressing Iran’s agreement to ensure the “complete, immediate and safe opening” of the Strait of Hormuz through which roughly a fifth of the world’s daily oil supply passes.”
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No evidence was found detailing Trump stressing Iran's agreement to ensure the safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz or mentioning its fifth-of-the-world oil supply capacity in this context.
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“Trump has also stressed that Iran would no longer be allowed to enrich uranium and will have to dig up and remove all the “deeply buried Nuclear ‘dust’.””
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No evidence was found confirming Trump stating that Iran would no longer be allowed to enrich uranium or that Iran must remove 'deeply buried Nuclear dust.'
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“In return, he said, the US has suspended planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges, power plants and other key installations, pending negotiations.”
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“Trump said the US would also consider tariff and sanctions relief for Tehran.”
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“Iran’s 10-point peace proposal is a “workable basis on which to negotiate,” he said, adding that most points of past contention, which had been put forward in Washington’s own 15-point plan, have already been agreed upon.”
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“He also stated that the current Iranian plan is “not good enough” and warned that the US would resume its strikes if no final deal is reached by the new deadline.”
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“Iran’s Supreme National Security Council confirmed its acceptance of the ceasefire and said that negotiations with the US would begin in Islamabad on April 10, with a two-week period that may be extended by mutual agreement.”
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“The council stressed that the talks “do not mean the end of the war” and that Iran would continue military operations if its demands are not fully met.”
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“Tehran framed the ceasefire as a “historic and crushing defeat” for the US, claiming Washington was forced to accept its 10-point plan as the basis for talks.”
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“Israel did not appear to be a part of the ceasefire discussions between the US and Iran, but has backed the deal.”
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“However, despite the temporary truce being ordered on all fronts, Israel has claimed the terms do not apply to Lebanon, where it has been conducting large scale airstrikes and has launched a ground invasion.”
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“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the IDF would continue its operations against Hezbollah militants in the country.”
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“The death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon has exceeded 1,500 people since the start of the war, the country’s ministry of health has reported.”
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“Another 4,812 people have been injured, including hundreds of women and children, as well as dozens of paramedics and healthcare workers.”
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“Israel has said it launched its largest wave of strikes on Lebanon since the war began, claiming to have fired 100 missiles in the span of just 10 minutes, supposedly targeting Hezbollah targets in Beirut and other areas across the country.”
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“At least one oil refinery in Iran has also been hit, with several explosions reported at the Lavan refinery in southern Iran shortly after the ceasefire was announced.”
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