US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just about an hour-and-a-half before his 8 pm (5.30 am IST) “deadline” ran out. The announcements came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a post on X, “requested” both countries to dial down the tensions. While some strikes in the affected regions are being reported, here are the key takeaways from the two-week “double-sided” ceasefire, as Trump described it. In the hours since, Trump has talked of “working with Iran” and that “Iran can start the reconstruction process. “Violations of ceasefire have been reported at few places across the conflict zone which undermine the spirit of peace process.

Source: Indian Express April 08, 2026 08:52 UTC