Trump Backs Down, but Questions Remain Over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump had been under increasing pressure to find a way out after he threatened to wipe out Iran’s civilization on Tuesday night unless Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/world/middleeast/trump-iran-2-week-ceasefire.html