Both sides claim victory as US, Iran reach 11th‑hour two‑week truce
The United States and Iran struck a two-week ceasefire just before a White House deadline, with Tehran agreeing to briefly reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and both sides declaring victory.
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before President Donald Trump’s Wednesday deadline to "obliterate the country" was set to expire. Tehran will temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, and both sides claimed victory after the last-minute truce.