‘Stone Age’ to ‘Golden Age’: How the final hours before the truce unfolded

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Usaid SiddiquiApril 8, 2026 at 03:51 PM

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Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going

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In early April 2026, a two-week ceasefire was reached between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, averting a potentially larger conflict. The agreement came after weeks of escalating tensions, including threats from US President Trump to obliterate Iranian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened by his deadline. Trump's rhetoric, including a threat to bomb Iran back to the "Stone Ages," caused international alarm and market instability. The ceasefire, announced less than 90 minutes before Trump's deadline, involves both sides halting attacks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Negotiations for a permanent settlement are scheduled to resume in Islamabad. Israel also agreed to halt its attacks but said Lebanon was not included in the deal.

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Trump suggested the ceasefire could usher in a “Golden Age for the Middle East”.

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Talks in Islamabad are slated to restart negotiations for a permanent settlement.

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Israel agreed to halt its attacks but said Lebanon was not included in the deal.

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Trump threatened to bomb Iran back to the “Stone Ages”.

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A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was reached early on Wednesday.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Lebanon 30% Israel 40% Washington, DC 40% China 40% Pakistan ×250% Tehran 50% Middle East ×260% Strait of Hormuz ×370% Donald Trump ×580% United States ×490% Iran ×1090%

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ceasefire 100% us-iran relations 90% diplomacy 80% threats 70% strait of hormuz 70% negotiations 60% middle east 60% genocidal threats 50% escalation 50% trump 40%