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Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026.

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Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait

Pakistan says it will host talks between the two sides on Friday. Israel says it supports the ceasefire but it "does not include Lebanon".

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