Reactions pour in after Trump announces 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Truth Social, conditioned on the "complete, immediate, and safe" reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.

Timeline: Trump’s ultimatums for Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

Since the war began in February, President Donald Trump has set a series of deadlines threatening escalation of the conflict in Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, only to back off just before they expire.

Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks

President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.

Former CIA agent 'shocked' agency details pilot rescue operation in Iran

A former CIA agent criticized the Trump administration for publicly disclosing details of a secret deception operation used to rescue a pilot after a military jet was shot down over the weekend.

Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department

Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

US military assets in the Middle East: Ships, planes, and 50,000 American troops

The Pentagon’s build up of U.S. military assets in the Middle East, the largest in decades, began in late January as tensions with Iran started escalating. 

Why Kharg Island matters to Iran, and why the U.S. is targeting it

While the Strait of Hormuz has played a key role in the conflict with Iran, a small island hundreds of miles deeper into the Persian Gulf has emerged as one of the most high-profile potential targets for the United States. 

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.

Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly

Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.