In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

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In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
April 7, 2026
5:00 PM ET
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Deepa Shivaram
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Greg Myre
Trump has set an 8pm deadline for launching a massive escalation in the Iran war
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President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
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National Security
In a stark reversal, President Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran
April 7, 2026
5:00 PM ET
Heard on
All Things Considered
By
Deepa Shivaram
,
Greg Myre
Trump has set an 8pm deadline for launching a massive escalation in the Iran war
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President Trump has announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on their opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."
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- In an earlier online post, he had threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight." Facebook Flipboard Email

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