A war Trump couldn’t win and a peace he can’t afford to lose
Why it matters: The ceasefire temporarily de-escalates immediate military conflict between the U.S. and Iran, impacting millions in the region.
- President Donald Trump accepted a Pakistani proposal for a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran.
- Trump's earlier threats to bomb Iran back to "the stone age" and destroy its "civilization" had alarmed the international community.
- Pope Francis issued his stiffest rebuke yet to Trump over the war threats, according to Axios, underscoring global disapproval of the rhetoric.
President Trump accepted a two-week ceasefire proposal from Pakistan in the conflict with Iran, easing international alarm after his earlier threats to devastate Iran. The move comes as Pope Francis issued a strong rebuke against Trump's war rhetoric, highlighting widespread concern over escalating tensions.
