US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz | First Thing

CS Clea SkopelitiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-04-08 · 10:37 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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The United States and Iran reached a provisional two-week ceasefire agreement on Tuesday evening, which includes a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement follows a period of heightened tensions and threats from the US. While Israel supports the US-Iran ceasefire, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated it does not extend to fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon, where Israeli attacks have resulted in over 1,500 deaths. Donald Trump has described Iran's 10-point plan as a "workable basis" for future negotiations. The ceasefire's impact on the broader regional conflict, particularly involving Israel and Lebanon, remains uncertain.

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The deal did not cover fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel backed the US ceasefire with Iran.

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The ceasefire includes a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz.

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US and Iran agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire deal on Tuesday evening.

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Israeli attacks have killed more than 1,500 in Lebanon.

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