Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:32am on 08 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
With just 90 minutes left before Donald Trump’s deadline for a massive strike on Iran, a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough paused the war. A 10-point proposal from Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, became the basis for a two-week ceasefire. The deal followed mediation efforts led by Shehbaz Sharif. Trump announced suspension of attacks at 6:32 pm ET, framing it as a “double-sided ceasefire.” Iran agreed to halt defensive operations if attacks stopped. Despite initial violations, the truce held. Markets reacted sharply, with oil prices dropping and equities rising, as global tensions briefly eased. (PC: India Today)
