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US, Israel, and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire
President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between the United States, Israel, and Iran, with negotiations set to begin Friday in Islamabad. The deal suspends strikes for two weeks, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu clarified it excludes the ongoing war with Hezbollah in Lebanon where over 1,500 have been killed.
Oil Prices Plunge Following Ceasefire Announcement
Stock indexes declined as global oil prices reached a near four-year high before the ceasefire announcement, after which oil prices fell sharply. The average U.S. gas price stood at $4.14 according to AAA.
Trump Threatens to Jail Journalist Over Airman Reporting
President Trump threatened to jail an unidentified journalist who reported on an airman rescued in Iran over the weekend, demanding they disclose their source. Trump claimed the reporting endangered another airman remaining stranded in the country.
Democratic Congressman Files Impeachment Articles Against Trump
Democratic Congressman John Larson filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing the war as grounds for the action.
Iran Confirms US Negotiations Will Proceed Friday
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed Iran's attendance at talks with the United States on Friday in Islamabad. Sharif's office stated he spoke with Pezeshkian for over 45 minutes regarding the ceasefire agreement.
Saudi Arabia Calls for Unrestricted Strait of Hormuz Access
Saudi Arabia welcomed the ceasefire deal and called for unrestricted opening of the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump had demanded Iran reopen. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stated Riyadh supports efforts for a permanent agreement addressing regional instability.
British PM Starmer Travels to Gulf to Support Ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is traveling to the Gulf on Wednesday to support the newly announced ceasefire and wider efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Starmer stated the ceasefire will bring relief to the region but must become a lasting agreement.
Italian Defense Minister Warns of Nuclear Escalation Risk
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto warned that the war in Iran risks US global leadership and could lead to nuclear escalation in the conflict.
Trump Initially Called Iran Plan 'Fraudulent'
Although Trump initially described Iran's 10-point ceasefire proposal as 'workable,' he later called the plan fraudulent without providing details. Hours before the ceasefire announcement, Trump had threatened that a full civilization would die if Iran did not reach an acceptable agreement.
Republican Clayton Fuller Wins Special Election
Republican Clayton Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election to fill the seat previously vacated by Representative Greene.
US Secretary of State Meets with New Zealand Foreign Minister
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Washington to discuss the war in the Middle East. Peters stated in a statement that the current global context represents the most challenging situation New Zealand has faced in the past 80 years.