How Trump went from Iran 'annihilation' threat to two-week ceasefire
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President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran after threatening the country with annihilation. The ceasefire is expected to pave the way for a long-term peace agreement in the Middle East, with intermediaries like Pakistan and China playing a role in the negotiations.
President Donald Trump agreed to a 14-day ceasefire with Iran. The US and Iran have been at war for nearly six weeks. Trump had threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and infrastructure if the country did not open the Strait of Hormuz. However, he backed down after intermediaries worked to find a pathway towards a ceasefire. The US military could have taken control of the Strait of Hormuz, but maintaining security would have required a high-risk operation. The ceasefire is expected to be discussed at the White House with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
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