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Trump Iran Ultimatum Expires in Two-Week Ceasefire, Deal Struck Two Hours Before Deadline

Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire announced just two hours before the 8 PM Eastern deadline.

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