United States Announces Two-week Iran Ceasefire After Strikes
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Washington — The White House announced April 8 that U.S. forces paused planned strikes against Iran and that Operation Epic Fury met its objectives in 38 days, with President Trump ordering a two-week suspension to open diplomatic negotiations and seek safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The pause began Tuesday after calls between President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir; Iran indicated conditional acceptance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine scheduled briefings this week to explain outcomes and next steps.
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Timeline
- 1. President Trump estimated Operation Epic Fury would last 4–6 weeks.
- 2. U.S. forces conducted Operation Epic Fury; White House later reported objectives met in 38 days (April 8).
- 3. President Trump ordered a two-week suspension of planned strikes contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- 4. Trump spoke with Israeli PM Netanyahu and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir as part of negotiation efforts.
- 5. A two-week ceasefire was agreed and Pentagon briefings were scheduled to outline results and next steps.
Why it matters
This ceasefire affects your safety and gas prices. The Strait of Hormuz is a key oil route. If it's closed, gas prices could rise. Keep an eye on the pump and your budget.
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