The U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire despite heightened tensions, including a U.S. naval blockade and Iranian threats, according to the Associated Press.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an “in principle agreement” to extend their two-week ceasefire, according to unnamed regional officials cited by the Associated Press, in a story filed from Cairo, early Wednesday. This comes despite a U.S. naval blockade and renewed threats from Iran. 📍 WHEN & WHERE: The ceasefire, which began two weeks ago, is set to expire on April 22, with ongoing negotiations taking place in Islamabad, Pakistan. The war is technically in its seventh week now, after U.S. officials has initially briefed a 3-4 week plan to deal with Iran. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “I think it’s close to over, yeah. I view it as very close to over,” President Trump said in an interview with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on Tuesday. 🎯 IMPACT: Extending the ceasefire would provide additional time for diplomatic talks and potentially de-escalate tensions in the region. Trump also wrote on his Truth Social on Wednesday morning that China is “very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz,” adding: “They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran.” 📰 DETAIL: The latest agreement comes after marathon peace talks in Pakistan collapsed just days ago. China has long provided Iran with industrial components that can be used for missile production. |
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