| Apr 08, 2026, 01:18:39 PM
| etimes.in
US President Donald Trump dramatically pulled back from launching strikes on Iran just hours before his own deadline, despite earlier warning that “a whole civilisation will die” if Tehran failed to comply. In a sudden shift, Trump announced a pause on attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure, signaling a major de-escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel since February. The move comes with strict conditions, as Iran is required to agree to a two-week ceasefire and ensure the reopening of the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
