In the tense hours before a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was reached, President Donald Trump issued severe threats against Iran, warning of devastating strikes if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened. Amid escalating attacks, last-minute diplomacy mediated by Pakistan led to a two-week truce just before Trump’s deadline. The ceasefire, which includes a halt to hostilities, aims to pave the way for further negotiations in Islamabad for a lasting resolution.
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