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Success or surrender? Iran ceasefire exposes rift in Trump’s Maga movement
ByDavid Smith in Washington April 8, 2026

Loyalists rush to defend president for ‘outsmarting the critics’ but others decry deal as ‘a negative for our country’Donald Trump’s acceptance of a two-week ceasefire in Iran has exposed fresh divisions in his Make America Great Again (Maga) movement,…

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Democrats renew push to curb Trump’s Iran war as calls to use 25th amendment mount
ByShrai Popat in Washington and Lucy Campbell April 8, 2026

Over 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling for amendment to be invoked to remove Trump from office amid warDemocratic party leaders have vowed to renew the effort to curb Donald Trump’s war in Iran next week after several days of escalating tactics that …

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The Iran crisis is far from over – instead we are entering a new and uncertain phase | Sanam Vakil
BySanam Vakil April 8, 2026

The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the regionThe ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran has been met with understandable relief. Talks are now…

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Hegseth claims Iran ‘begged’ for ceasefire after US and Tehran agree to two-week pause
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Defense secretary spoke to reporters in first press briefing since Trump announced ceasefire deal after 40 days of warAfter 40 days and 40 nights of war, Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, on Wednesday pointed to divine providence while telling re…

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Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran
ByMark Saunokonoko April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Oil heads for biggest daily fall since pandemic as Iran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz under its managementMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of HormuzOil prices tumble…

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Trump vents frustation with Nato – as it happened
ByPatrick Lum April 8, 2026April 9, 2026

This blog has now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here.A genocidal threat, and then the US president, Donald Trump, blinked – without any apparently meaningful concessions from Iran. As in so much concerni…

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Explainer: What is in Iran’s 10-point ceasefire plan and will the US agree to it?
ByJonathan Yerushalmy April 8, 2026

Two-week ceasefire comes after Trump spoke to Pakistan’s leaders, with China also believed to be exerting influence over TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormu…

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‘Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp’: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire
ByLauren Gambino April 8, 2026

Chuck Schumer attacks president’s ‘ridiculous bluster’ while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical moveUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefireMiddle East crisis – live updatesPolitical leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on T…

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Protecting civilians is a sign of strength – and an American ideal | Ted Widmer
ByTed Widmer April 7, 2026

The US was founded on a pledge to limit the damages of war, even if it has often failed to uphold its commitmentFar from expressing remorse for his threat to bomb civilian infrastructure, Donald Trump is doubling down as we approach his deadline for Ir…

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If Trump commits war crimes in Iran, he can be prosecuted | Kenneth Roth
ByKenneth Roth April 7, 2026

There is no question that Trump’s threats, if carried out, would amount to war crimes. The international justice system is positioned to actDonald Trump is openly threatening war crimes in Iran because he apparently thinks he can get away with them. Sa…

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