strikeApr 8, 2026

Iran-US ceasefire: What each side was fighting for, and what have they won or lost

Summary

The United States’ and Israel’s war on Iran was halted early today on April 8, as US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. All US attacks on Iran were “suspended”, hours after Trump threatened to end Iranian “civilisation” if Iran did not accept a deal, after 38 days of war.

Source: Bashir Ali Abbas; Yashee — Read the full report

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Bashir Ali Abbas; YasheeBy Bashir Ali Abbas; Yashee
The United States’ and Israel’s war on Iran was halted early today on April 8, as US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. All US attacks on Iran were “suspended”, hours after Trump threatened to end Iranian “civilisation” if Iran did not accept a deal, after 38 …

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