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Following 40 days of conflict, Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with talks scheduled to begin in Pakistan. The agreement involves Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage, a crucial waterway for global oil flow. The ceasefire was welcomed by countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, who expressed hope for a lasting peace. The Gulf states urged an end to attacks in the region and the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz. While Israel supports the ceasefire with Iran, it maintains that the agreement does not extend to Lebanon, despite initial reports to the contrary. The conflict had drawn in much of the Middle East, including attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and involvement of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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AI-ExtractedSaudi Arabia “welcomes” the ceasefire announcement.
Israel has backed the two-week ceasefire with Iran, but has said it does not include Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump said he would suspend attacks, subject to Tehran agreeing to fully reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Talks are set to begin in Pakistan on Friday.
Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire and allow safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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