Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 08 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
A dramatic 90-minute window prevented a major escalation in the US-Iran war, as President Donald Trump agreed to a temporary ceasefire just before a deadline for large-scale strikes. The decision followed intense backchannel diplomacy led by Pakistan, which urged both sides to step back. In return, Iran agreed to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and consider peace talks. The truce, lasting two weeks, is fragile and conditional, with both nations maintaining military readiness. While the pause halted immediate conflict, deep disagreements—especially over sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme—remain unresolved, leaving the broader war outcome uncertain. (PC: X)
