war
US and Iran agree conditional two-week ceasefire
Washington and Tehran announced a conditional ceasefire that may relieve energy markets, but Israel says Lebanon is excluded and President Trump issued a stark warning.
Apr 8th 2026 · United States
Insights
- The United States and Iran said they will observe a conditional ceasefire for a two-week window.
- The announcement could ease pressure on global energy markets already under strain.
- President Trump warned
- a whole civilization will die tonight
- in a separate statement.
- Israel said the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon.
- A letter to the editor urged President Trump to press Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon to allow meaningful negotiations.
Sources
- Best of cartoons, April 9, 2026 www.smh.com.au
- Daily Cartoon: Wednesday, April 8th www.newyorker.com
- Corrections and Clarifications — April 9, 2026 www.thehindu.com
- Letters to The Editor — April 9, 2026 www.thehindu.com
- A respite: on the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire www.thehindu.com
- Balance of Power: US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire (Podcast) www.bloomberg.com
- US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now) www.bbc.co.uk
- Iran and US already at odds over ceasefire terms www.abc.net.au