Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: U.S. had a decisive military victory, Iran 'begged' for ceasefire, says Hegseth
Why it matters: The U.S., Israel, and Iran agreed to a 2-week ceasefire, preventing further escalation of the conflict.
- U.S. President Donald Trump pulled back on threats of devastating strikes against Iran, de-escalating the war less than two hours before his deadline, a decision made after conversations with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Gen Asim Munir (Live Updates, AP News).
- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a ceasefire agreement “everywhere” between the United States, Iran, and their allies, which AP News confirms is a 2-week ceasefire.
- Iran proposed a 10-point plan for peace, requiring the U.S. to accept its uranium enrichment program and lift all sanctions, despite Hegseth's claim that Iran 'begged' for a ceasefire (Live Updates).
- Responsible Statecraft reported grief, anger, and disbelief among war proponents over the ceasefire, while The Hill noted the NATO secretary general's visit to Trump during this volatile period, adding nuance to the political landscape surrounding the de-escalation.
- Asia Times highlighted that the Iran war does not immediately jeopardize Taiwan, providing a broader geopolitical context to the conflict.
President Trump de-escalated the Iran-Israel war, pulling back from threats of devastating strikes just hours before his deadline, a move that multiple sources confirm led to a ceasefire agreement. While Hegseth claimed a decisive U.S. military victory and Iran 'begged' for a ceasefire, Iran's proposed 10-point plan for peace included demands for Washington to accept its uranium enrichment program and lift all sanctions, indicating a more complex negotiation than a simple capitulation.
