Tehran, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

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2026-04-08

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be holding Wednesday after the rivals agreed a two-week truce to the war that has killed thousands and hammered the global economy. Both sides claimed victory as the truce was announced barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to agree a deal or face obliteration, but Tehran warned the war was not over until formal terms were negotiated. Tehran has agreed to temporarily reo......

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